Samuel Nana Yaw Dabo, a widely known Ghanaian actor and soccer administrator, has acknowledged the function he performed in English midfielder Jude Bellingham’s transfer to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
During his go to to Borussia Dortmund in April 2023, facilitated by former Dortmund coach Otto Addo, Dabo met with varied gamers within the German staff, together with Bellingham.
He disclosed that he suggested the younger midfielder to contemplate Real Madrid, a suggestion that later turned a actuality when Bellingham signed with the Spanish giants for €103 million.
Yaw Dabo invitations Arsenal scout to Ghana
He welcomed Arsenal scout Phil Antwi to Ghana as a part of preparations to safe offers for gamers in his academy.
The scout was welcomed on the Kotoka International Airport by Yaw Dabo, earlier than addressing the media on his plans for the go to.
“I’ve come to watch Yaw Dabo Sports Academy. He’s got some very good players with good potential and hopefully they can get to Europe,” Antwi mentioned.
Last 12 months, Yaw Dabo secured 16 plots of land for the development of a sports activities complicated to deal with his soccer academy.
The giant parcel of land is positioned at Yawbarima Krom within the Atwima Mponua district of the Ashanti Region, with works already ongoing.
The actor revealed final 12 months that the primary cause for establishing a soccer academy is to assist gifted footballers who’re much less privileged.
Dabo mentioned he aimed to offer again to society and sometimes goes to orphanages and villages to recruit gamers for his academy.