Over the months of August and September 2018, Forwardzone and Betway Ghana activated the 2nd Edition of the Betway Talent Search.

The Betway Talent Search which is in its second year was led by Betway Ghana brand ambassador Stephen Appiah. Other members of the scouting team were Eric Antwi Ofori, Godfred Aduobe, Mohammed Gargo, Sam Johnson, Maxwell Konadu, Seth Pearson, Godfrey Malambule and Kamaal Sait.

The scouting team travelled to Tamale, Sunyani, Kumasi, Cape Coast and Accra to hunt for young unsigned football talents between the ages of 18 to 25. The team assessed over 3000 footballers from all regions as the coaches travelled over 1200 km to find Ghana’s top talent

The technical team with Forwardzone selected 24 players who were invited to attend a one-week high performance training camp, which took place from the 08th of September 2018 to the 15th of September 2018, at Lizzy Sports Complex in Ghana.

The final 24 selected players were put through their paces during the one-week camp. During the camp they received high quality training and play two friendly matches against Liberty Professionals FC and Medeama SC.

The eight winners from this year’s edition have each earned for themselves a six-month contract with an option to extend with the four Betway sponsored clubs in Ghana.

Officials from Liberty Professionals Football Club, Medeama Sporting Club, Ashanti Gold Sporting Club and Aduana Stars were present at the closing ceremony held at the Lizzy Sports Complex to pick their preferred players. Each club had an opportunity to pick at least two players from the 24-man squad.

Liberty Professional Football Club picked Holyfield Djanie and Clement Boahene, Aduana Stars picked Richard Osei and Dodzi Mensah and Medeama Sporting Club picked Sylvester Simba and Stephen Dankwa. Ashanti Gold Sporting Club picked John Amoah and Kwaku Duah.

Stephen Appiah, Betway Ghana brand ambassador wished the players well and was excited about the opportunity given to these young players.

“I am very excited because through Betway these young players will have an opportunity to feature in the Ghana Premier League. I wish them well and will continue to monitor their performance in their various teams.”

The Betway Talent Search forms part of Betway’s commitment to drive interest and support in Ghanaian football.

Forwardzone is proud to have partnered with Betway to execute this ground-breaking initiative