In order to open a football academy in Ghana, Juventus is about to reveal an interesting cooperation with their former midfielder, Kwadwo Asamoah.
With this decision, Ghana becomes the newest nation in Africa to gain from Juventus’ youth development programs, following the likes of Tunisia, Tanzania, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Juventus has a network of more than fifty football academies throughout the world that are dedicated to developing young potential through both football skill development and academic instruction. The emphasis of these academies is on holistic development outside of sports as they accompany young players on their journey from their introduction to the game to adulthood.
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— Consul of Ghana to Italy (@consoleghana) October 23, 2023
Notably, the former Ghana international has already started this ambitious ambition by building an ultra-modern training facility in the nation’s capital, Accra.
The Juventus Football Academy Ghana will formally open at the SMAC Sports Center in Accra on Friday, October 27, 2023.
Kwadwo Asamoah spent six fruitful years with Juventus, where he distinguished himself by being the most decorated player from Africa in the Italian top division.
He won four Coppa Italia trophies and six Serie A championships during his stellar time with the team. Furthermore, Asamoah was essential in enabling Juventus make it to the Champions League final twice.