ZANZIBAR, Oct. 15 -- ZANZIBAR has partnered with the Real Madrid Foundation to strengthen youth football development through specialised training programmes that nurture local talent and improve coaching standards.

The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Unicorn Zanzibar Sports Limited, is expected to introduce professional football training for young people and pave the way for a permanent academy in Zanzibar.

Zanzibar President Hussein Mwinyi witnessed the signing ceremony in Madrid on Tuesday, saying the collaboration would complement the governments investment in sports infrastructure with international expertise and modern coaching techniques.

Mwinyi said the government had developed mor...