84 June 2014 www.womanthismonth.com VIVA helps fortify football as the Kingdom’s favourite game through its annual Manchester United Soccer Schools (MUSS) programme. We speak to the participants. Football Dreams Ever since Bahrain became the first GCC nation to form a national women’s football team, which has gone far in achievements, women’s football in the Kingdom has been on the rise. VIVA’s MUSS programme aims to give aspiring female footballers on the island the tools and resources to make it to the next level in their football career. Over the past four years, young female footballers from Bahrain have benefited from the opportunity of an extensive training experience in the UK under the supervision of UEFA-qualified Manchester United Soccer School coaches. These talented players have had equal opportunities to enhance their skills through numerous challenges. They have gained confidence through various sessions organised to enhance vital social and technique skills on the pitch. This year, with the fourth season of VIVA’s MUSS programme underway, the telecommunications company offers four talented female players to live their football dream. Lauren Noir, Ella Huckvale, Yasmin Nader and Rawan Nabeel will undergo professional training from June 15 to 21 with one of the biggest football clubs in the world Manchester United. Here’s a brief overview on these talented players and what they have to say about their upcoming training: Louren Noir, St Christopher’s School “We are a family of aspiring footballers. My sister Nicole won last year and had the opportunity to train in Manchester. This year, I will experience the same professional training with one of the greatest football clubs and help improve my skills. I am extremely happy and proud of my achievements and look forward to a great football experience in the UK.” Rawan Nabeel, Al Noor School “I have been a Manchester United fan since I was young and now to actually have a chance to train with them is a dream come true. It will boost my football career; I hope to make the most of it.” Ella Huckvale, St Christopher’s School “It’s a wonderful opportunity for any player who wants to pursue a career in football. I have been practising regularly to work on my skills and am really keen to demonstrate my passion for the sport at the MUSS training camp.” Yasmin Nader, The Indian School “Football makes me happy and I love Manchester United. It feels amazing to be one of the select few to travel to the UK, the home of football, and train with international coaches at my favourite football club. I am really excited and just can’t wait for the training camp to start.” Visit www.viva.com.bh.
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