Former Ghana coach, Kwasi Appiah has donated footballs, jerseys and other items to the Awudu Issaka Football Academy.

It items includes two sets of jerseys and 20 footballs to support the academy in its quest to unearth talents to give them a source of livelihood and feed the various national teams.

Also part of the items donated were cash donation and 20 cartons of Ekumfi Fruit Juice.

Appiah, who had led Ghana to two AFCONs and to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil after observing the team train the boys are coached by someone who understands the dynamics of football.

“I took a keen look at the members of the senior side of the academy, and it was obvious they have been trained by a former player who understands the dynamics of the game," he noted.

The Awudu Issaka Football Academy is owned by former Black Starlet who shot to the limelight in 1995 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Ecuador.

He also had an incredible tenure in the Black Stars and he's imparting knowledge into the next generation.

“I am amazed at the kind training being given to the young ones here. This is how to develop players and I think Awudu should be supported to do more for the nation,” he added.

Appiah in partnership with Ghana National Gas Company Limited has been supporting academies across the country to create the path for young talents.

Awudu Issaka's academy is the latest beneficiary and he expressed his appreciation to the gesture.

“Coach Appiah has been providing us with financial support on regular basis. He has been one of the pillars of the academy,” he noted.

The Awudu Issaka Football Academy has over 100 players aged between 10 and 21.