Our volunteer, Rachel Hobbs has accomplished much in her short time at Love Kids Orphanage. She has recently written an article for the local newspaper who will be recording the new Love Kids Academy that has recently been formed:

The future of football

Do you have the talent to be the next Micheal Essien, Abedi Pele or Abdul Razak? Do you want superior fitness training, personalized nutrition and to play for a team with international football links? If so, Nkoranza welcomes LOVE KIDS FOOTBALL ACADEMY to its district and is offering you the chance to be a part of it.

LOVE KIDS ACADEMY, named after LOVE KIDS FOUNDATION based in Nkoranza begun after Mr Francis Adu realised the lack of physical, emotional and financial support available for the young, talented footballers of the Brong-Ahafo region. Along with the assistance of Rachel Hobbs, a current English volunteer at the orphanage, business plans were implemented, football kits and equipment were purchased and LOVE KIDS ACADEMY was born.

This not for profit organization aims to provide an opportunity to young, dedicated footballers to mature into the talented players they have ability to be. It also provides a chance for all children to not only amplify their football talent but also create a place for them to feel safe, develop their social skills and improve their physical fitness as well as guide them to live a successful, trouble free life.

With over thirty local boys already attending fitness training on a regular basis, the justification happening on Saturday 23^rd July 2011 and welcoming footballers from all regions looks as if it will be extremely popular; choosing the best talent for an under 12 years and under 15 years team will most certainly prove challenging.

LOVE KIDS ACADEMY is proud to introduce renowned coach and retired footballer Mr Barfo Mohammed who will be leading training sessions, supported by assistant coach Osman Nabri. With the aid of fitness instructor and nutritionist Rachel Hobbs, the management team have huge faith that the players of LOVE KIDS ACADEMY will excel to play worldwide.

The success of LOVE KIDS players is already evident by the international football link the novel ACADEMY has with the thriving UK side The Robins. This along with potential sponsorships looking optimistic allows Chief Executive Officer Mr Francis Adu to put the preparations in place for the long term goals of the academy. Mr Adu whom already successfully directs LOVE KIDS ORPHANAGE, ensuring the children in this family run care home are happy and healthy, as well as providing them with a private education; eventually plans to purchase training grounds and housing in order to accommodate the players of the academy. Mr Adu, who appeared alongside Rachel Hobbs and Mohammed Barfo on FM Radio said in a statement “We have all the preparation in place to ensure LOVE KIDS ACADEMY and its players are a huge success, we take our training, fundraising and management very seriously and want to create an environment where our players feel they have the best chance of playing football at an international level. We are here to train and support them to achieve their dream.’

For the opportunity to be a part of an inevitably successful team the justify for LOVE KIDS ACADEMY will take place at Nkoranza Children’s Park at 12pm on Saturday 23^rd July. For any further queries please call ............