EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 3 MIN
Wellington Phoenix programme sees youngsters take the pitch
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A Wellington Phoenix football programme to get kids into the game has seen youngsters take the pitch alongside their heroes. The Football for All programme to support lower-income and immigrant families access the sport began with a few dozen kids in Wellington and grew to thousands nationwide. The programme helps children from five to eighteen join local clubs. As Anya Fielding reports, some aspiring young players were able to kick around with some of the best in the game.
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A Wellington Phoenix football programme to get kids into the game has seen youngsters take the pitch alongside their heroes. The Football for All programme to support lower-income and immigrant families access the sport began with a few dozen kids in Wellington and grew to thousands nationwide. The programme helps children from five to eighteen join local clubs. As Anya Fielding reports, some aspiring young players were able to kick around with some of the best in the game.
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