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Liverpool Football Club International Academy Mauritius sets foot in La Reunion for the first time

Côte d’Or National Sports Complex announded that the Liverpool Football Club International Academy Mauritius is participating in a series of 3 showcase matches across La Reunion over a period of 9 days, after being officially invited by the Olympique Club Les Avirons.

Set to take place from 06 to 14 November 2023, the U-18 squad of Team LFCIA Mauritius will consist of 17 talented players, led by the dynamic Captain, Thomas Riacca (attacking midfielder), and 3 support staff.

Playing The Liverpool Way in Mauritius has now gone beyond the borders, and it is receiving global recognition and the earned mentions from international media! Once on the French island, the young Mauritians will play 3 football matches in different regions and the matches are:

– 07 November 2023: LFCIA U-18 v Avirons FC U18
– 09 November 2023: LFCIA U-18 v St Pierroise U18
– 13 November 2023: LFCIA U-18 v Avirons FC U20

Open to becoming football professionals under the rigorous and professional supervision of Head Coach, Neil Murphy, the players will have a unique opportunity to showcase their talents and to catch the eyes of the coaches and managers of the professional football teams in La Reunion.

One of the main objectives of the LFCIA in Mauritius is to raise the standard of football on the island, both on and off the pitch. “The Liverpool Way” philosophy is paying off as the players of the academy; namely, Julie Gopal, who became the first professional female football player of Mauritius, signed by Stade Brestois in France, and Loic Thomas, who earned a 4-year football scholarship at the Jones College in Mississippi, USA.

Born and raised in the football hotbed city of Liverpool, Neil Murphy, Head Coach of LFCIA Mauritius, says,

“I am delighted that LFCIA can provide yet another brilliant opportunity for our players to travel and to showcase themselves on the international stage representing this prestigious football club. A reward for all their hard work and commitment which they have given us since our opening. With this prestige comes great responsibility, and I’m looking forward to seeing how they adapt in a different environment. I hope that they can impress the onlooking spectators and do LFCIA proud, paving the way for future collaboration between the two islands.”

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