News Highlights:
- 25 young footballers aged 7 to 11 from across Ghana received world-class coaching, mentorship and life-skills training from official Manchester City coaches during a four-day football clinic in Accra.
- The initiative underscores QNET’s commitment to youth empowerment and sports development in Africa, leveraging its long-standing partnerships with Manchester City and CAF.
Twenty-five young football talents from across Ghana have been given a rare opportunity to sharpen their skills under the guidance of Manchester City coaches, thanks to a youth development initiative spearheaded by QNET, the international wellness and lifestyle company and Official Direct Selling Partner of Manchester City for the past decade.
The elite football clinic, held in Accra from 21 to 24 May 2026, brought together promising boys and girls aged 7 to 11 from diverse communities across the country for an immersive training experience at AIS School Park, East Legon.
Designed to nurture emerging talent and inspire the next generation of football stars, the programme combined world-class coaching, mentorship and life-skills education based on the renowned Manchester City football development philosophy.
For many of the participants, the experience represented more than football. It was an opportunity to dream bigger, build confidence and believe that through hard work, discipline and determination, young Ghanaians can achieve their full potential both on and off the pitch.
Football holds a special place in Ghanaian culture and identity, inspiring generations of young people across the country.
Through this initiative, QNET and Manchester City Football Club aimed to contribute meaningfully to the future of youth development in Ghana by creating an inclusive platform where children can learn, grow and thrive regardless of their background.
Trevor Kuna, Chief of Network Development at QNET, said, “Football does something that few things can — it cuts across language, background and circumstance and gives young people a common language of ambition. When you watch these children on the pitch, you see not just their talent but their hunger to grow, to prove themselves, to be seen. At QNET, we believe that hunger deserves to be met with opportunity, and that is exactly what this clinic is about.”
The clinic focused not only on football skills and tactical development, but also on teamwork, leadership, discipline, perseverance and self-belief, values that are essential both in sport and in life.
Cherif Abdoulaye, QNET’s Deputy Regional General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, said, “When QNET took this initiative to Nigeria in 2023, we saw first-hand what happens when young people are given access to world-class coaching in their own communities — it shifts something in how they see themselves and what they believe is possible.
“Bringing it to Ghana felt like the natural next step. Ghana has a football culture that runs deep, and a new generation ready to carry it forward. We are proud that QNET and Manchester City can be part of that story.”
Philipa Harrison, Partnerships Marketing Manager for City Football Group’s MENA region, said, “Over the past few days, we have witnessed tremendous passion, energy and commitment from these young players.
“This football clinic is about helping young people develop their abilities, enjoy the game and believe in what they can achieve in the future. We are proud to partner with QNET to bring this experience to young players in Ghana.”
For more than 10 years, QNET has been the Official Direct Selling Partner of Manchester City Football Club. QNET has also maintained a longstanding partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), supporting major African interclub competitions including the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.
These partnerships reflect QNET’s broader commitment to youth empowerment, community engagement, and the development of sports across Africa.
Beyond its sports and community initiatives, QNET continues to champion ethical business practices, transparency and public education across its markets while working closely with stakeholders and authorities to address the misuse of its brand by unauthorised individuals.
