Soccer For Dreamers, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (NGO) based in New Jersey, USA, presented soccer equipment to ten female and male clubs from various parts of Ghana at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday.
Soccer For Dreamers, composed of three Ghanaian brothers born in the UK but now based in the USA—Baruch, Jed, and Kayden Akwaboah—and their mother, Mrs. Sylvia Akwaboah, who is the President, said the NGO began making donations in 2022.
This marks their fourth donation in five years, inspired by playing with skillful players in Tema and reflecting on what they could do beyond football to support the future and contribute when no one is watching.
Mrs. Akwaboah recounted the many beneficiaries and promised to continue, as numerous lives are connected through their efforts.
Mrs. Akwaboah disclosed that the organization has changed its name to AVODAH International to reflect its new outlook, as it is currently engaged in digital learning, Ubuntu Coaching Excellence, Menstrual Poverty/Education, and the Ubuntu Online Academy.
She noted that this year’s presentation is the fifth, and they hope to continue serving humanity through football.
The beneficiary female clubs were GRA Ladies, Division One campaigners Sissamba Ladies, and Halifax Ladies, who also play in the top flight.
The male teams included Great Ambition of Bubuashie, who have qualified for Division One, New Town Youth, A5 Rennes from Tema, Alhaji Babies, Kumasi Hope FC, Gucci FC, and Corners, all from the Ashanti Region.
According to Ms. Rosalind Amoh, Sub-Editor at Graphic Communications Group and Vice Chairperson of the Women’s Committee of the Ghana Football Association, the recipients were carefully selected from the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions.She commended the donors for contributing to this initiative, which has supported many soccer players and clubs in need of equipment.
Present were representatives of the GFA Foundation, including Miss Barbara and Mr. Malcolm Apedu, who advised the players to be disciplined and avoid illegal activities that could lead to imprisonment.Mr. George Aforklenyuie, Chairman of the Division Two League and founder of Vision FC, urged the players to sign up for the Ubuntu Education platform online to enhance their future.
Monsieur Stephane Lecosson, Ghana Representative of Soccer For Dreamers, said, “So far, we have donated to clubs in Greater Accra, Cape Coast, Volta, and Eastern Regions. This year is the Ashanti Region. Next year will be the turn of the Brong Ahafo Region,” in an interview with Yours Truly.
