Paolo Araujo, the Director of Scouting for Barcelona, has lauded the management of Kenpong Football Academy (KFC) for their outstanding facilities dedicated to nurturing young football talents in Ghana. Mr. Araujo expressed his admiration during the first day of his three-day visit to Ghana.

Speaking to players and officials at KFC in Winneba, Araujo described the players as fortunate to have access to state-of-the-art facilities crucial for their football development. He specifically praised the facilities at Kenpong Football Academy, deeming them among the best in Africa.

Impressed by the academy’s amenities, which include an office block complex, dormitories, a dining hall, a water production factory, a fishing pond, a mini-forest, a natural grass playing ground, a meeting room, a gym, dressing rooms, and a swimming pool, Araujo acknowledged the comprehensive environment provided for the young talents.

Araujo’s visit, extended by an invitation from Kenpong Football Academy, follows a previous delegation visit to FC Barcelona by representatives from the academy. During his stay, he observed a training session and delivered a motivational address to the players.

Emphasizing the core values of discipline, hard work, and humility, Araujo urged the young athletes to embody these qualities throughout their time in the academy. He shared the inspirational story of Ibrahim Diarra, captain of the Under-17 national football team of Mali, recently recruited by FC Barcelona. Araujo encouraged every player to aspire to emulate Diarra’s success, highlighting his achievements as the statistically best player at the Under-17 World Cup in Indonesia 2023.

With a can-do spirit, Araujo conveyed the message that the sky is the limit for these aspiring footballers.