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Five football stars of Ghanaian descent who are ‘blessing’ the country with their riches

Photos and videos of over forty (40) German heart specialists arriving in Ghana to perform surgeries on Ghanaian children swept across various social media platforms, with huge praises for the man who is the brain behind it all, former Schalke forward Gerald Asamoah.

The former German footballer, through his Gerald Asamoah Heart Foundation, has been undertaking these charity projects, with the 2024 edition being the second.

The surgeries are set to take place at the University of Ghana Medical Center (UGMC) due to the foundation’s partnership with UGMC’s Cardiothoracic Department.

The impressive and benevolent works of Gerald Asamoah and his foundation have prompted GhanaWeb to look at other players of Ghanaian descent who have embarked on charity projects in the country.

Danny Welbeck

The English and Brighton and Hove Albion striker has built a school at Nkawie in the Ashanti Region to support education in the community.

Danny Welbeck and his family were supported by the St Andrew Church in Manchester, to establish the school in the Ashanti region.

During the COVID period, Welbeck also donated food items and protective equipment worth £10,000 to the community.

Memphis Depay

The Dutch footballer of Ghanaian descent has been executing various charity projects in the country.

The former Barcelona forward is a dedicated supporter of the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind and has been undertaking philanthropic works to help improve the school.

In 2022, Depay, who is Ghanaian through his father, refurbished the building of the school and equipped it with modern facilities.

Marcel Desailly

Desailly is a World Cup winner with France and is fondly remembered for his spells at Chelsea, AC Milan, and a host of other European giants.

Desailly built the Lizzy’s Sports Complex, which was at some point a hub for training and talent nurturing in the country.

He has also undertaken a number of charity projects across the country.

Eddie Nketiah

The former Arsenal forward is a philanthropist and has been supporting various colts football clubs when he visits.

The Nketiah Foundation, owned by the Crystal Palace forward, has been making annual donations to the Akropong School for the Blind.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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