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Former BT Football Academy Coach Jesse opens up

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Jesse Julius, one of the former coaches from the BT Football Academy, who recently returned from a harrowing experience in Portugal, paid us a visit to share more details around the ordeal. Jesse, his fellow coaches, and a group of young South African footballers were left stranded after attending an international tournament, with no flights home and limited resources.
29 Jul 2025 5AM English South Africa News

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