'It unites the community. Nobody looks at where we come from, what religion you are, it just unites which is the main thing with this project.'
Former Chelsea star Paul Canoville was joined by a number of Irish League legends on a recent visit to Ashfield Boys School in East Belfast.
The initiative is supported by partners including Warner Music UK / Ireland, UEFA Foundation, Community Foundation NI and Catalyst Belfast who offer mentoring, training and opportunities for young people to learn about careers. Speaking to Belfast Live, Paul said: "Football is mainstream and played throughout the world. Here in Ireland we are encouraging the kids to come together and play the competition.
Choice Group Chief Executive, Michael McDonnell attended the event and said that the partnership with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation focuses on bettering the lives of young people in our communities. The Rio Ferdinand Foundation, set up by former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has worked in Northern Ireland since 2016 and provides mentoring and employment pathways to help young people in economically deprived communities.
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