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For further contributing to development of football culture, norms and standards in the Republic of Tajikistan, JICA Tajikistan Office in collaboration with Football Federation of Tajikistan (FFT) organized master classes for young football players in Dushanbe on August 5, 2019.

Japanese football expert Mr. Naoya Shibamura, who is currently the head coach for Japanese club Nankatsu SC, hosted the event for U-15 and U18 teams. He was also a former player in various football clubs both in Japan and in overseas teams like Ventspils (Latvia), Stomi Olsztun (Poland), Pakhtakor-Tashkent (Uzbekistan).

The event was divided into two parts: strength and endurance session and game skills improvement. Upon the completion of master-class, Mr. Shibamura noted that young Tajik players are talented, hardworking, and have great potential. He encouraged the young players to keep practicing and not stop efforts to improve themselves, as this is a prerequisite for a real professionalism.

It is expected that this master-class as well as other FFT events would contribute to development of future generations of Tajik players and promotion of sport among youth in the country.