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DAVID Clifford has a new GOAL in his sights.
The Kerry GAA hero and reigning young footballer of the year has been confirmed an am ambassador for the GOAL charity which works in 13 countries throughout Africa, the Middle East and Latin America providing emergency relief, essential health care, nutrition education and developing sustainable livelihoods.
The appointment of the 20-year-old from Fossa was confirmed by the charity’s board member and former Kerry player Jimmy Deenihan.
Clifford joins an elite team of GOAL sports ambassadors including Dublin GAA stars Bernard Brogan, Jack McCaffrey and Cian O’Sullivan, rugby star Jamie Heaslip, Olympic hockey silver medallist Róisín Upton and boxing champion Andy Lee.
GOAL said having achieved so much at such a young age, Clifford is a role model for children throughout Ireland and GOAL hopes he will inspire the younger generation to be more conscious of global issues.
Jimmy Deenihan said: “David is a fantastic addition to the GOAL team of ambassadors. There is a strength and determination in him that we feel will add great things to the organisation”.
He added: “David has achieved so much at such a young age and no doubt he will go on to achieve so much more in his career and with GOAL”
Clifford said he is looking forward the opportunity and to discussing their work with many more people.
“It’s important as a younger player to speak to children and young people about what we can all do to help others and be more aware of issues around the world,” he remarked.
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