Former Ghana midfielder spearheads launch of Juventus Academy Ghana
Juventus, the Italian football club, has officially inaugurated its newest football academy in Ghana, led by former Black Stars midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah.
The project, named Juventus Academy Ghana, is a joint venture between the Italian club and Asamoah, a six-time Serie A champion during his seven-year tenure in Turin.
Asamoah, who represented his country in 74 appearances for the Black Stars, is at the forefront of this project, accompanied by Ghana's Consul to Italy, Massimiliano Colasuonno Taricone who launched it at a press conference held at the SMAC Sports Centre within Casa Trasaco in Accra.
Taricone expressed his enthusiasm for the venture during the press conference, highlighting the backing from Juventus, the Italian Embassy in Ghana, the Ministry of Sports, and the Ministry of Education.
"Our mission is to imbue young Ghanaians with the Juventus spirit. We aim to impart not only football skills but also values that will guide them throughout their lives," Asamoah told journalists.
The facility boasts of an astroturf football pitch, a padel tennis court, a versatile court that accommodates basketball, volleyball, futsal, and skating, as well as a 6-a-side futsal arena. In addition, it includes four classrooms, each with a seating capacity for 30 children.
Juventus Academy Ghana marks another expansion for the European club which has a global presence across more than 50 countries and on all continents.
