Dwight Yorke to serve as ambassador in Dubai

Former Man U star forward to mentor youth players.

Former Trinidad and Tobago international, and Manchester United legend, Dwight Yorke has been appointed by the Dubai-based GEMS Education and the ESM Football Academy as a football ambassador.

Yorke, 45, has been tasked with mentoring an entire new generation of players looking to take part in the sport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

 

Small population

The UAE boasts a comparatively small population of 9.27 million compared to many of the world’s football superpowers.

"As a member of the FIFA Advancement Committee, I am extremely passionate regarding aiding young footballers accomplish their immediate and long-term goals. I can comprehend the challenges of playing football in a little country and truly relate to their desire for playing in the significant football organizations around the world,” Yorke said.

Anything is feasible

“Numerous young players and parents feel it's not possible to have a future playing below in the UAE. I can inform you, originating from the Caribbean, anything is feasible. To see what ESM Football Academy have actually been doing for the last 12 years in the UAE is really encouraging and it's just going to get much better. This is where it begins and we'll be executing the very best options and approaches for each player at the academy, to give them structure and the opportunity to have an intense future."