At precisely 18:30, Amani joined other academy residents for dinner in the communal dining area.
The club's nutritionists had prepared specialized pre-match meals for players competing that weekend carefully calibrated combinations of carbohydrates, proteins, and micronutrients designed to optimize performance.
As they ate, conversation flowed naturally between football topics and normal teenage interests.
This environment where his athletic identity represented just one dimension of his personality provided essential psychological space amid the intensifying professional demands.
"The U19s are playing tomorrow too," one academy player mentioned. "Home against PSV."
"Should be a good test," Amani replied, genuinely interested despite his own match preparations. "Their academy consistently produces quality."
