Former Ghanaian international Mark Adu Amofah insists sports and football in particular are a gateway out of poverty thus everything should be done to develop talents in the country and help children reach their full potential. The ex-footballer who has also been in the United States Military for some years, using himself as an example recounted how football paved the way for him to get other opportunities from his humble beginnings at Ashaiman, Tema, Dansoman, Kumasi etc.
Adu Amofah, famously named Huambo recounted this at the Alisa Hotel in Accra today, where he launched his new baby AA Sports International, a group with the aim of helping to unearth sports talents, help the needy and also ex and current sportsmen gather other opportunities in life.
“It was not a journey through countries but a journey that took me out of poverty and changed my mindset”, he said as he recalled the several countries he plied his trade on including South Africa, Denmark, Israel, Thailand and the encounters he had with people.
“I wish to give back to society and with two mates of mine, we want to provide an avenue for footballers through education, scouting, scholarships, welfare etc all over the country”, he said at the launch which was attended by the movers and shakers of Ghana football including YA Ibrahim who once headed the Ghana Football Association, Fred Pappoe, Kudjoe Fianoo among coaches and football administrators in the country. The Chiefs and people of Ashaiman crowned the beautiful ceremony with their presence.
Adu Amofa with Swag executives Ohene Brenya Bampoe, Maurice Quansah and Thomas Boakye-Agyeman.
Adu Amofah who played for Real Sportive, Liberty Professionals and Asante Kotoko before leaving Ghana asked all stakeholders to join hands in helping this project to succeed saying he will need help from the FA especially as well as the PFAG and all to further contribute his quota in building better foundation and development for our sports sector.
