The Khalsa Football Academy, based in Letchworth Garden City, are kicking-off their celebrations to mark two decades. A KFA team, selected by player-coach Bal Singh, will pit their skills against a professional European XI. The exhibition match will see p

The Khalsa Football Academy, based in Letchworth Garden City, are kicking-off their celebrations to mark two decades.

A KFA team, selected by player-coach Bal Singh, will pit their skills against a professional European XI.

The exhibition match will see players from Holland, Denmark and Norway and all play at a pro level.

The KFA organisation, which deliver numerous football-based initiatives in the community, have almost completed their 16-man squad for the fixture.

There are still a couple of places available and Bal Singh has organised two open evening training sessions to invite players who would be interested in joining the squad.

As part of the preparation, Bal Singh and KFA volunteer Kaldip Singh were invited to the home of current European champs Manchester United. The coaching sessions were held at the first team's training ground, Carrington.

Bal Singh said: "Having the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the Manchester United set up will benefit the KFA, not only in the fixture against the European XI but also the KFA organisation's youth development.

"Having access to four of the training ground coaching staff and Denis Irwin was of benefit to me as a player and as a coach.

"As well as players participating in the regular five-a-side and Brazilian Soccer School classes, KFA have also plans to start an elite class which is for players who have the potential to progress."

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