Nike Football Training Centre - Soweto
09 June 2010
In the heart of Soweto, the Insider spent the day at the launch of the Nike Football Training Centre.
Giving young footballers access to high-end training facilities, football education and top-level coaching, the centre gives aspiring players the chance to train and feel like a pro.
Alexandre Pato arrived for an afternoon’s training with the kids, and they were quick to put him through his paces and some Nike Football+ drills.
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