A YEAR 7 pupil at Rendcomb College, Jemima Lister, has been invited to represent Swindon Town Girls Centre for Football Excellence (CFFE) in the Barcelona Girls Cup next summer.
11-year-old Jemima, who has been playing football since 2016, currently plays for Ashton Keynes Youth Football Club for the U12s on a Saturday, while also playing for Swindon Town Girls CFFE during the school holidays.
For two years in a row, Jemima trialled at Swindon Town and was selected for the team, continuing her quick rise through the ranks.
Swindon Town have their first game of the season during this coming half term against Luton Town while Ashton Keynes YFC currently sit top of the league, with Jemima being pivotal in central midfield and attack.
The Barcelona Girls Cup is an international youth football tournament. The tournament will take place over two days with games against teams from across Europe.
Swindon Town Girls CFFE is a pathway for U10’s to U16’s to develop their skills under the guidance of Swindon Town FC Coaches.
The aim is for the girls to progress to Swindon Town LFC, who are currently playing in the Women’s Premier League.
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