Right to Dream Academy celebrates 25th anniversary with scholarships for seven talents

Right to Dream Academy honoured seven young talents with scholarships during their 25th anniversary celebration at their camp in Old Akrade, Eastern Region.

The kids consist of five Ghanaians and two Ivorians, who have now joined the academy to develop both academically and athletically.

“I don’t know how to describe [my feelings], I will never get the words to describe my happiness this morning,” a Parent whose son was part of the recipients for the scholarship said.

“I want to see him as a Ronaldo of his time.”

The award is part of the academy’s mission to nurture talented young African footballers, both male and female, for the global football community, with more scholarships to come.

“Since March, we have been scouting across West Africa [Ghana & Ivory Coast], 21,000 student athletes and we chose just seven,” Chief Executive Officer, Alex Aseidu told the press.

“Can you imagine the number who will not be able to be nurtured in this environment of excellence? so we could do more. I don’t have a dial on the number but I hope that in the next 25 years, we will be doubling and tripling the figures that we are doing.”

The Academy, which was founded in 1999 by former Manchester United scout, by Tom Vernon, has a global reputation for developing exceptional football talents.

Players including Mohammed Kudus (West Ham), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton), and Simon Adingra (Brighton) are graduates of the academy.

Former Black Stars midfielder and current scout of the academy, Derek Boateng, is confident that they will reach greater heights.

“The sky is the limit because the direction that we are going is perfect. We are in good channel. I pray Right to Dream will be in a good space with a lot of good people.”