Audio By Carbonatix
A high-powered football delegation led by the Chairman of the National Juvenile Committee of the Ghana Football Association, JoeSalam Abubakar, has taken Ghana’s talent identification drive to the Tolon Constituency in the Northern Region.
The team featured Ghana U-20 manager Maxwell Konadu and U-16 assistant coach Awudu Issaka, who were in the area to scout for emerging talents.
The delegation attended the semifinals of the Soyalana Community Gala, a grassroots competition that has become a key platform for unearthing young football prospects in the region.
They were joined by Emmanuel Aidoo, head coach of Premier League side Eleven Wonders FC, as they assessed players and engaged with local football stakeholders.
The visit followed an invitation from the Member of Parliament for the Tolon Constituency, Habib Iddriss, a known football enthusiast and philanthropist who has consistently supported youth development initiatives through sports.
His involvement has helped elevate the Soyalana Community Gala into a major event on the local football calendar.
This year’s tournament brought together 16 communities, fostering competition, unity, and opportunity for young players to showcase their abilities.
The semifinals delivered exciting football action, giving the scouting team a closer look at some of the region’s most promising talents.
Beyond observation, the technical team took time to engage directly with the players, offering guidance on discipline, career progression, and the demands of professional football.
Their interaction was aimed at inspiring the young footballers while also preparing them mentally for opportunities that may arise from such platforms.
The initiative forms part of the Ghana Football Association’s broader strategy to widen the talent pool by reaching underserved areas across the country.
With experienced figures like Maxwell Konadu and Awudu Issaka involved, the exercise underscores a renewed commitment to grassroots development and the discovery of future stars for Ghana’s national teams.
Latest Stories
-
Ablekuma North MP donates relief items to flood victims
28 minutes -
AMA presents 997 school desks to improve teaching and learning in public schools
1 hour -
Beyond drains: Susan Adu-Amankwah prescribes lasting solution to Accra floods
2 hours -
GES, UMA-Subika hold reading competitions to boost literacy in Asutifi North
2 hours -
Ashanti Regional Minister, Zoomlion launch sustained sanitation campaign in Ashanti
4 hours -
Muzic Mensah earns four nominations at 2026 Ghana Music Awards USA
5 hours -
2026 U17 WWCQ: Black Maidens snatch late draw in first leg against Senegal
6 hours -
Flood mitigation should be continuous, not a one-off effort – Expert warns
6 hours -
From Tragedy to Triumph: Ghana’s path to flood resilience (A Story of Lessons Learned, Global Inspiration, and a Collective Commitment to a Better Future)
6 hours -
Kristo Asafo dispute centres on my father’s final directives, not inheritance — Adwoa Safo
6 hours -
Kristo Asafo saga: ‘My dad didn’t die intestate; he left a valid will’ – Adwoa Safo
6 hours -
New Eastern Regional Fire Commander tours stations, identifies key operational challenges
7 hours -
Government fully responsible for Accra flooding crisis – Miracles Aboagye
7 hours -
Successive governments have failed to address flooding crisis – Susan Adu-Amankwah
7 hours -
No one can hold title on Ramsar sites – Inusah Fuseini warns against encroachment
7 hours