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Namibian soccer youth development programs seem to be yielding the much needed results of giving young soccer aspirants a platform to shine and showcase their talent. The Namibian Football Association (NFA) has already set up youth leagues, across the 13 Regions of this country, with each league having a representative who will liaise with the mother body to ensure progress.
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