The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Hon. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has said that the partnership between the Real Madrid Foundation and Unicorn Zanzibar Sports Limited will open up opportunities for Zanzibar youth to develop football talent, build discipline and strengthen values through training that meets international standards.
President Dr. Mwinyi said this, on October 13, 2026, in Madrid, Spain, during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing special football training programs for youth, which will be followed by the establishment of a permanent academy at Zanzibar Sports Stadiums.
At the event, President Dr. Mwinyi received a Real Madrid team jersey from Roberto Carlos, former Brazilian national team player and Real Madrid Ambassador, along with Julio González Ronco, Director of the Real Madrid Foundation. The event has been part of strengthening relations and cooperation in promoting sports and youth talent in Zanzibar.
He said the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar has developed more than 30 football fields and will continue to invest in sports infrastructure, knowledge and systems that will enable young people to reach their potential.
He stressed that success in sports requires talent, discipline, education and skilled and professional coaches.
President Dr. Mwinyi has completed his working visit to Spain and today he is heading to Armenia to participate in the PIN Leaders Summit, a continuation of his visit that began in Doha, Qatar.
