To bolster the technical expertise of the Kenpong Football Academy and strengthen its already formidable technical team, the academy’s owner, Kennedy Agyapong (Kenpong), has recruited the highly skilled Serbian coach, Aleksandar Jović.
Jović, currently the head coach of the Sudanese Under-23 team, has joined Kenpong Football Academy on a two-year contract, bringing his extensive experience to the team.
The 25-year-old’s comprehensive resume includes serving as the technical director of SRF Academy, coordinator of international development for Clube Operário Desportivo, head coach of Eleven Stars Sports, and head coach of Tunaruz Sports, among other roles.
Sources indicate that Jović will serve as a part-time member of the technical staff while retaining his role with the Sudanese Football Association.
Jović’s appointment comes on the back of a meeting with Kenpong during one his trips to Europe where the Jović wowed him with his tactical acumen and exceptional ability to identify and nurture talent.
In a phone interview, Jovic said he was thrilled to be joining Kenpong Football Academy, explaining that the decision to come on board was an easy one as he shares in the vision and mission of Kenpong Football Academy.
On expectations, Jovic said that he has come to promote discipline , professionalism and incredible work ethic among the players. He stated that his main job would be getting the players to be ready for the European market.
He stated that his special journey in the world football as one of the youngest professional coaches every if not the youngest has exposed him to so many novel experiences and ideas which he intends to bring to Kenpong Football Academy
He was particularly impressed with the infrastructure projects at the academy, touting is world class and one befitting of major European football academies.
In addition to his role at Kenpong, Jović serves as a coach at the SRF Academy (Serbian Real Football Academy) in Portugal. He is expected to leverage his extensive international network to create opportunities for Kenpong Football Academy players in countries such as Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Mozambique, and Brazil.
His arrival underscores Kenpong’s commitment to ensuring that academy players receive guidance from top-tier technical experts, fostering their holistic development both as athletes and individuals.
In recent years, Kenpong’s substantial investment in the academy has begun to yield significant results, with players securing lucrative contracts with clubs in Norway, France, Spain, and other countries.
Kenpong’s instrumentality, hard work and investment has been very critical in the advancement of the academy which is fast becoming the most prestigious football academy in Ghana.
