The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) presented a great opportunity for the representatives of Thailand's Wild Pors Academy, Thailand's opening match against their Indian counterpart at the Al Nahyan Stadium Stadium at Al Wahda Club in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Four players from Wild Powers and their assistant coach will also have a chance to meet the Thai players and enjoy a tour inside the stadium before the visitors experience.
The invitation comes as part of a two-year support program from the AFC to the Wild Boys Academy, under which the club will receive technical support, training equipment and 100 official Molten balls for matches each year.
The Wild Powers Academy was formed after a group of children took the world's attention when they were miraculously rescued after being held in a water-filled cave last July, prompting the Asian Football Federation to invite them to support their country's players during the continental tournament. .
"The courage and perseverance of the 12 children and their coach in the difficult circumstances they have been through has inspired millions of people all over the world and now we have a chance to continue this wonderful fairy tale," said AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa. , And football has the potential to bring hope and happiness to people of all backgrounds and nationalities. The 2018 Asian Cup is the perfect platform to celebrate the continent's unity and diversity. "
He added: "I am confident that the presence of the players of the Academy" Wild Pors "will contribute to create wonderful memories of the championship, and will inspire them to continue their journey and football during their plight, which lasted 18 days, showed the strength of the Union and teamwork, and finally managed to overcome all the challenges and difficulties they faced" .