Manchester City Coaches Train 25 Young Ghanaian Players

For four days in May, 25 young Ghanaian children stepped onto a pitch in East Legon with the same coaches who train one of the world's best football clubs.

QNET, a wellness company and decade-long partner of Manchester City, brought official Manchester City coaches to Accra from May 21 to 24, 2026. The clinic gathered talented boys and girls from communities across Ghana for an experience most could only dream about.

Football runs deep in Ghana's culture, inspiring generations of young people. But world-class coaching rarely comes to local communities. That's what made this initiative different.

The children didn't just learn technical skills and tactics. They learned about teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and self-belief. These are values that matter just as much off the pitch as they do during a match.

"Football does something that few things can. It cuts across language, background, and circumstance and gives young people a common language of ambition," said Trevor Kuna, Chief of Network Development at QNET. "When you watch these children on the pitch, you see not just their talent but their hunger to grow, to prove themselves, and to be seen."

The Ripple Effect

This isn't QNET's first youth football initiative in Africa. When they brought a similar program to Nigeria in 2023, organizers saw something shift in how young participants viewed themselves and their possibilities.

"It shifts something in how they see themselves and what they believe is possible," said Cherif Abdoulaye, QNET's Deputy Regional Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. Bringing the program to Ghana felt like the natural next step for a country with such deep football roots.

Philipa Harrison from City Football Group noted the tremendous passion and energy from the young players. The goal wasn't just skill development but helping children believe in what they can achieve in the future.

For many participants, the clinic represented more than sport. It was proof that with hard work and determination, young Ghanaians can reach their full potential regardless of their background.

The initiative reflects QNET's broader commitment to youth empowerment across Africa, supported by partnerships with Manchester City and the Confederation of African Football. These programs create inclusive platforms where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Twenty-five children walked off that pitch with new skills, but they left with something more valuable: the belief that their dreams deserve to be met with opportunity.