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Medeama announce partnership with USA-based International Development Academy (IDA)
Medeama announce partnership with USA-based International Development Academy (IDA).
Ghanaian champions Medeama have entered into a partnership agreement with the International Development Academy (IDA) to provide educational and career pathways for the club’s youth players on a global scale.
The America-based organization announced this groundbreaking partnership with the Ghanaian side on Monday evening, marking IDA’s first collaboration with a fully professional club and making Medeama its official and exclusive partner in Ghana.
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The partnership aims to offer Medeama’s academy players access to advanced training and competition opportunities in Europe, as well as direct pathways into European academies and the US collegiate system.
It also seeks to enhance Medeama’s global brand presence through participation in high-level youth tournaments, the establishment of IDA and Medeama talent identification clinics in various locations, and international tours for both academy and senior players.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with such an ambitious and forward-thinking club,” stated Director of Camps and Short-Term Programmes at IDA, Ben Poulton.”
“Ghanaian football has a storied history, and the opportunity to work with Medeama to ensure the next generation of players has further opportunities for success is incredibly exciting.”
Medeama president Moses Armah expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, “We are excited about the opportunity to work with IDA in the coming years.”
“We wish for the best of luck and a flourishing partnership that extends our deal further. We are extremely grateful to IDA for this opportunity and the accomplishments it will bring.”
As part of this collaboration, Medeama’s academy team is set to participate in the Surf Cup International in Morocco this summer.
Despite their relatively short history in Ghana’s top-flight league, Medeama has won the FA Cup twice, defeating traditional giants Asante Kotoko on both occasions.
The club, based in Tarkwa, a renowned gold mining area in Ghana, has also represented the country twice in the CAF Confederation Cup, achieving notable success.
Medeama’s principles of cooperation, trust, humility, discipline, effort, and loyalty have contributed to their success, earning them recognition as one of Ghana’s most disciplined teams, including winning the Fair Play Award during the 2014/15 Ghana FA/Premier League Board gala
Ghana’s Sports Minister Kofi Adams has insisted there is no basis for his removal over the ongoing World Cup visa controversy, stressing that no public funds were lost in the matter.
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Kofi Adams was reacting growing concerns following of VISA issues that have been hanging over the past few weeks in local media.
He stated: “There’s no justification to dismiss me over the World Cup visa scandal, because no government money has been lost.”
The minister’s remarks come amid growing public and political pressure following questions surrounding visa arrangements linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Adams maintained that the absence of any financial loss to the state removes grounds for his dismissal.
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In a related development, NSA boss Yaw Ampofo Ankrah was asked to step aside from his role earlier this month by President John Mahama.
Black Queens head coach Lars Kim Björkegren has described the path to qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games as “really tough” but says he “believes in the girls” to get the job done.
The Queens strolled past Mauritius 10-0 to progress to the next phase and now will face Zambia in the third round, scheduled for 23 February to 6 March 2027.
“We have the potential to go all the way,” Björkegren said.
“In football, there is no easy game, especially when it comes to qualifying for the Olympics, as only two countries from Africa will go to Los Angeles.
“It is really tough to get there; we need to win. I believe in the girls, and I think we [will] be there.”
The Black Queens have never qualified for the Olympic Games in the country’s history.
Just two slots are available for African teams.
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
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