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Soccer Ventures (GSV) and NED University of Engineering & Technology (NED)
held the ground-breaking ceremony of the iconic landmark stadium at NED
University on Wednesday. This marks the beginning of construction work on
building the first stadium of the 10-year agreement to create the first soccer
city stadium in Pakistan.
The
state of the art stadium, to be built on the Union of European Football
Associations (UEFA) standard, is influenced and designed by German engineering
to develop a series of football infrastructure projects in Pakistan by GSV to
make the city of light a soccer city. This world-class football facility will
feature an international standard academy to promote football in Pakistan.
The
graceful ceremony was held at the stadium site, attended by International
football legend and official Ambassador of GSV Michael Owen, NED
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi, top management of GSV and students of
NED. Owen also interacted with the university students and passed on helpful
football tips.
Speaking
on occasion, Michael Owen said, "Pakistan is the perfect destination for
football, and the passion of the young Pakistani footballers has no bounds. I
am thrilled to be a part of Pakistan's historic football transformation
program, as I look forward to taking football to a whole new level."
NED
Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi, said, "Building this state of
the art stadium in the University is a great pleasure. This will let the
students and football players of the city explore the much-awaited
opportunities. International interest in grooming our young talent is a great
opportunity for our youth. We are delighted to have international star Michael
Owen be a part of this life-changing vision. We hope this stadium will be
making international football stars."
Yasir
Mahmood Group Chairman of GSV, said, "This 10-year agreement with the top
University of Pakistan follows the vision of the government to empower youth
and ensure their progress. GSV will materialize the dreams of youth by
providing them with the opportunity to make their mark globally."
Zabe
Khan, CEO of GSV, said, "GSV aims to identify and develop players from the
grass-roots while they continue their education. They will enhance their skills
by being trained by top football coaches. We are optimistic to see Pakistani
talent exhaling in this sport."
Meanwhile,
St Patrick's Athletic UEFA Pro licensed coaching is holding nationwide coaching
and Kamyab Jawan Football talent hunt programme that is being held from 17
January to 5 February 2022. This will conclude with up to 20 players being
given the opportunity of travelling to Dublin, Ireland, to train and play with
the Academy and potentially First Team of St Patrick's Athletic.
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