Feyenoord Ghana
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| Full name | Feyenoord Academy | ||
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| Founded | 1998 | ||
| Ground | Goma Fetteh, Ghana |
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| Chairman | Karel Brokken | ||
| Manager | Sam Arday | ||
| Coach | Paa Kwesi Fabin | ||
| League | First Division | ||
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Feyenoord Academy is a Ghanaian football club and the biggest football academy in Ghana based in Goma Fetteh, and was founded by Feyenoord from Rotterdam. They are playing in the First Division formerly of Ghana Telecom Premier League.
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[edit] History
[edit] Relationship with Feyenoord (Rotterdam)
Feyenoord's chairman Jorien van den Herik was given permission for the opening of Feyenoord's own football academy in the Ghanaian settlement of Fetteh, just outside the capital Accra.[1] The go-ahead was given by the Chief of Fetteh in 1998. At the academy, young talented African footballers can work on their football skills. In addition to helping their football potential the students are provided with formal education which is funded by Feyenoord.[1] Former Feyenoord player Mohammed Abubakari is the first player that graduated from the academy and achieved a professional contract at Feyenoord.[2][3] Prior to Abubakari's move, Jordan Opoku spent some time at Excelsior and Royal Antwerp FC before returning to Ghana.[4][5]
In the buildup to the 2008-09 season, right-back Harrison Afful is on trial with Feyenoord.
The idea for Feyenoord’s own football academy was born in Abidjan. Jorien van den Herik was there to sign the then still unknown Bonaventure Kalou and got into contact with the education institute at Kalou’s club.[1] That same year the head of the youth education flew to Africa to take stock in the project and returned with a praising report. In January 1998 the ball got rolling: Feyenoord would start its own Football School in Africa.[1]
[edit] Satellite clubs
The following clubs are affiliated with Feyenoord Gomoa Fetteh:
[edit] Notable coaches
Sébastien Desabre[7]
Nii Adu Sackey
Anthony Santoro
[edit] Former Players
Notable Players
- Theophilus-Owutey Akpoh (Tema Youth)
- Emmanuel Anarfi (AshantiGold)
- Solomon Asante (Tema Youth)
- Isaac Borketey Bortey (Wonder Boys, GHA)
- Albert-Nana Danquah (Real Sportive)
- Abdul-Ganiyu Haruna (Tema Youth)
- Noel Nyasugbor (Tema Youth)
- Godfred Fosu (Asante Kotoko)
- Mohammed Takiyudin (Arizona Western College)
- Kasim Tiamin (Cheaters Club)
[edit] Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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[edit] Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Feyenoord Worldwide, feyenoord.com
- ^ Player Profile Mohammed Abubakari, ghanaweb.com
- ^ Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Abubakari has joined the Dutch club Feyenoord Rotterdam., BBC Sport 17 February 2006
- ^ Jordan Opoku (Excelsior), vi.nl
- ^ Antwerp FC 04-05, eufo.de
- ^ Stage de préparation au Ghana: Une aventure positive
- ^ « Renforcer la cohésion du groupe»
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