No idea what the partnership actually means in a practical sense, but nice to see this sort of collaboration. NZ too small a football talent pool for it not to happen. And Pragnell showing the Nix some love, not just Auckland.
The partnership is agreed for an initial two-year term and comes into effect immediately.
Announcement on YT said this was a 'Significant 6 figure sum' - sounds very positive to me!
Just listened in to the presser on YouTube. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant stuff.
My biggest couple of take outs from all of this - first of course is the FIFA investment, but secondly to also see the Nix going and starting a residential boarding programme next year (18 boys + 18 girls) to be based at NZCIS.
That second one for mine is really impressive stuff by the club, to be able to go and combine education with a footballing education, aided of course by the world class facilities at NZCIS. This could be a real game changer for football in this country, especially if the programmes and investment continue beyond the initial two year term touted in the release.
