VOICED: Football schools aim to rebuild Cameroon prowess

Cameron's Brasserie Football School selects teenagers from across the country to train them for professional football careers. The school offers a rigorous six-year program with a strict daily routine, aiming to place students in top international clubs. Despite challenges, students adjust and thrive, with some achieving national team success. The school emphasizes training young talent to restore national pride and capitalize on football's lucrative potential. It also incorporates general education to ensure students have future career options beyond football.

What is the main goal for students attending Cameron's Brasserie Football School?

• To become football coaches

• To travel internationally

• To learn about different sports

• To become professional football players

What is a significant part of the students' daily routine at the Brasserie School?

• Learning foreign languages

• Participating in art workshops

• Attending music classes

• Undergoing rigorous football training

Which international club recently accepted a player from the Brasserie School?

• Manchester United

• Olympic Lyon

• Real Madrid

• Barcelona

Why have many former players and others started football schools?

• To teach history through sports

• To promote cultural exchange

• To capitalize on football's lucrative business potential

• To improve local tourism

What educational change did the Brasserie School introduce three years ago?

• Weekly art exhibitions

• Mandatory language classes

• Compulsory general education

• Daily meditation sessions