Kenpong Academy matches international standards – Bastia technical director, Eric Joel
Eric Joel, the Technical Director of French club Bastia, praised the Kenpong Football Academy in Winneba, Ghana, for its world-class facilities during his visit.Mr. Joel, who arrived in Ghana last Friday, toured the state-of-the-art academy and expressed his admiration for its standards."I am truly impressed; this facility meets international standards," he remarked. "Considering the significant investment required for projects like this, I must say it's magnificent."The visit follows a collaborative agreement between Kenpong Football Academy and Bastia, prompting Mr Joel to highlight the potential benefits for both parties."With these facilities, I am confident our partnership will achieve great things," he commented. "I have been very encouraged by what I've seen here."Currently, three players from Kenpong Academy are training with Bastia as part of the collaboration. During his stay, Mr. Joel, along with businessman Kennedy Agyepong (Kenpong) and Sudan coach Kwasi Appiah, will meet with Ghana's Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif. They are also scheduled to visit the academy's patron, former President J.A. Kufuor, to discuss future prospects.Kenpong Academy has pledged to continue working closely with Bastia to enhance football development in Ghana. Discussions with the Minister will focus on how Bastia can...
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Eric Joel, the Technical Director of French club Bastia, praised the Kenpong Football Academy in Winneba, Ghana, for its world-class facilities during his visit.
Mr. Joel, who arrived in Ghana last Friday, toured the state-of-the-art academy and expressed his admiration for its standards.
"I am truly impressed; this facility meets international standards," he remarked. "Considering the significant investment required for projects like this, I must say it's magnificent."
The visit follows a collaborative agreement between Kenpong Football Academy and Bastia, prompting Mr Joel to highlight the potential benefits for both parties.
"With these facilities, I am confident our partnership will achieve great things," he commented. "I have been very encouraged by what I've seen here."
Currently, three players from Kenpong Academy are training with Bastia as part of the collaboration. During his stay, Mr. Joel, along with businessman Kennedy Agyepong (Kenpong) and Sudan coach Kwasi Appiah, will meet with Ghana's Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif. They are also scheduled to visit the academy's patron, former President J.A. Kufuor, to discuss future prospects.
Kenpong Academy has pledged to continue working closely with Bastia to enhance football development in Ghana. Discussions with the Minister will focus on how Bastia can further support the academy and contribute to Ghanaian football.
In other news, Kenpong Academy played a friendly match against Miracle Power FC of Nungua at the Sakumono Astro, ending in a 1-1 draw.
