Akpom played and trained with the local young footballers, reports Neandra Etienne
During an International break, footballer Chuba Akpom, from Newham, was invited by MP Sports Academy to join a Friday group session for boys Under 14s – 16s who are predominantly from Newham. Chuba trained and played with the boys for the whole session. He also coached and motivated them, Michael Pindy Head Coach and Founder of MP Sports Academy told Newham Voices: “It was a great session and experience for the boys.”
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