New soccer academy launched
Accra, Nov 21, GNA - A new soccer academy, Global
Boot Academy was launched in Accra with the aim of
unearthing and increasing the nation’s talent soccer
base.
The academy, which has embarked on a nation-wide
talent hunt campaign, dubbed “Soccer Scout” is
expected to last for the next six months.
Nii Odartey Lamptey, a member of the 1992, 94 and 96
squad of the Black Stars who launched the talent
hunt exercise in Accra, said the abundance of soccer
talents in the country is an indication of a bright
future for Ghana, hence the need to embrace the idea
to develop and groom the youth to excel.
At least 1000 players will be recruited nation-wide
before a final screening exercise will be conducted
to select 100 players to commence the Academy.
Nii Lamptey added that his association with the
Academy for the past months is an indication that
they are determined to help groom talents for the
benefit of the nation, adding that the venture will
further be enhanced by their association with some
Swedish clubs.
Darling Nana Kwesi, Chief Executive of the Academy
said his outfit is well equipped to execute the task
of exploring for more talents for the nation.
He said the talent-hunt will be conducted by
experienced players and six Ghanaian coaches with
supervision from consultants from Sweden.
The Chief Executive revealed that they have acquired
a plot of land at Dodowa for the construction of a
hostel facility for the players.
Darling Nana Kwesi said he was optimistic of the
success of the project.
GNA
