Anchorians FC ready for 11,756-mile football exchange trip to China

This week, eight lucky young ladies from the Medway based Anchorians Football Club shall be embarking on a 11,756-mile round trip to Chancheng in China to play football.  

The team comprises of: Bethany Marshall, Lorna Robins, Abbi Collins, Shannon Beer, Rachel Pollard, Jodi Collins with the addition of Team Coach, Damon Collins.

This all girl team has been invited by the FOSHAN Chancheng Government to take part in a friendly football tournament over a seven-day period.

Whilst there, as well as playing their beloved game of football, the girls will also be attending class at the prestigious 14th Secondary School in Chancheng and will be joining in with a full range of activities too.

Photo: Anchorians FC / Donna Collins

The lesson schedule is to include Chinese dumpling making, the art of Chinese calligraphy and even trying their hand at pottery classes. The team from Anchorians will be the Cities guests of honour during their stay and a welcome Banquet and various other ceremonies will also be held on their behalf.

The exchange trip would not have been possible without the assistance and various liaising from local Businessman Ming Yau who owns Confucious Chinese Restaurant in Chatham.

Mr Yau has worked tirelessly on the exchange with the Chancheng Government who in-turn have organised an incredible programs for the girls.

The team are now all very much ready and looking forward to making acquaintances with their overseas counterparts, and of course, playing our beautiful game – football!