Melbourne Victory’s National Youth League and National Premier League Head Coach, Gareth Naven, has been invited to join the Olyroos Under-23 Training Camp this week.
Naven will form part of the coaching team with Gary van Egmond for the camp, and will help prepare the squad for their upcoming two-match series against the New Zealand Under-23 team in Wollongong and Campbelltown.
Melbourne Victory defender, Thomas Deng will be a familiar face for Naven in the 24-man squad that will be using the series as vital preparation ahead of the Olympic Games qualification tournament in January.
In Naven’s absence, Melbourne Victory General Manager Technical & Coaching, Drew Sherman, will oversee Victory’s NPL clash with St Albans this weekend.
International Friendlies – Australia U-23 v New Zealand U-23
Date: Friday, 6 September 2019
Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Kick-off: 7.30pm AEST
Tickets: Available at www.socceroos.com.au
Date: Monday, 9 September 2019
Venue: Campbelltown Stadium, Campbelltown
Kick-off: 7.30pm AEST
Tickets: Available at www.socceroos.com.au