Michail Antonio supports Ghanaians aiming for Premier League careers
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:02 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Former West Ham and Nottingham Forest forward Michail Antonio is assisting young players from the Samba Stars Academy in Ghana, who are in England for two and a half months to showcase their talents to professional clubs. The academy aims to provide elite coaching and create pathways into professional football. Several clubs, including Bournemouth, Everton, and Manchester City, have shown interest by inviting players for trials. While enjoying the training, the players aim to impress scouts and secure professional contracts. This initiative reflects Antonio's commitment to promoting Ghanaian talent in Europe.
- •Samba Stars Academy players have been training in England since mid-summer.
- •Clubs like Charlton and Preston have engaged players for trials.
- •They have performed well in friendly matches, including a 9-0 win against Dorking Wanderers.
- •Antonio emphasizes the talent and potential of Ghanaian players in professional football.
- •Listowell Lord Hinneh has already joined Middlesbrough after a trial earlier this year.
- 7:02 AMYahoo Sports — Antonio helps young Ghanaians chase Premier League dreams
- 7:01 AMBBC Sport — Antonio helps young Ghanaians chase Premier League dreams
"Former West Ham forward Michail Antonio is helping players from a Ghana academy, who have travelled to England in the hope of turning pro.
"Former West Ham forward Michail Antonio is helping players from a Ghana academy, who have travelled to England in the hope of turning pro.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:02 AMAntonio helps young Ghanaians chase Premier League dreams
Former West Ham forward Michail Antonio is helping players from a Ghana academy, who have travelled to England in the hope of turning pro.
- BBC SportAug 30, 2026, 7:01 AMAntonio helps young Ghanaians chase Premier League dreams
Former West Ham forward Michail Antonio is helping players from a Ghana academy, who have travelled to England in the hope of turning pro.
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