Antonio helps young Ghanaians chase Premier League dreams
Former West Ham forward Michail Antonio is helping players from a Ghana academy, who have travelled to England in the hope of turning pro.
In rural Leicestershire, the Samba Stars, an academy backed by former West Ham and Nottingham Forest forward Michail Antonio, are striving to realize their Premier League dreams. The teenagers, who have spent two and a half months in England, aim to impress clubs and secure contracts. Antonio expressed his admiration for the talent present in the academy, stating that their goal is to shape young players and provide avenues into professional football.
The academy, based in Kumasi, has seen interest from several English clubs, including Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester City, and Peterborough. Despite visa issues for some players, the academy's tactics have proven fruitful, with several players, such as Listowell Lord Hinneh, securing moves to European clubs like Middlesbrough.
Hinneh, who trained with the first team, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and hopes to follow in the footsteps of his idols. The academy's approach has been successful, with players showing promising performances against top teams.
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