JACKSON, MS- Millsaps' men's and women's soccer reached "across the street and around the world" by donating game uniforms and practice gear to help the youth development of African soccer. 

Through the Football Coaches Association of African Nations (FCAAN) and the Mississippi Olympic Development Program(ODP), the Majors were able to make the donations possible. Coach Steve Voltz reached out to Terry Eguaoje, the State Technical Director of Coaching in Mississippi, who has a strong relationship with the FCAAN and youth soccer in his home country of Nigeria. 

"This was a great opportunity to help the development of soccer around the world," coach Steve Voltz said. "I have a good working relationship with Terry and ODP, and youth soccer in Nigeria and other African countries will benefit greatly from this relationship and donation." 

The teams donated jerseys, warm-up gear, socks, shorts, and bags. The gear will find a new home in the youth developmental leagues in Africa. 

"We are very thankful for this relationship and donation from Millsaps," Eguaoje said. "This donation will go a long way to help the FCAAN and youth soccer in Africa."

You can learn more about the FCAAN and their youth soccer programs through FCAAN.org.