Former Chelsea striker has launched a multi-million dollar football academy in a village in Senegal.
WHAT HAPPENED: The former Chelsea striker launched a football academy at a cost of 3 billion FCFA (approximately $4.5 million) in a village in Senegal, according to Wiw Sports.
The academy will be built on a 10-hectare area at Roff Village in the locality of Malicounda. The local authority will also help in setting up a maternity ward and a youth centre in the area.
Recently, the 37-year-old purchased a second-tier team, Amitie FC, in his native country.
WHAT WAS SAID: “I don’t know if you are aware, but yes I bought a club which is based in the Thies region and which plays in the second division,” Ba said as quoted by Ghana Sports Market. “It is this club that I am in the process of developing and these infrastructures will allow us to be able to achieve excellence. In football, if you want to reach the top level, you need good infrastructure.”
Source: Goal