My scouting programme is aimed at giving back to Ghana – John Paintsil
By Daniel ODURO, Accra
Former Black Stars defender, John Paintsil, has stated that his decision to go into full time scouting is underpinned by his desire to unearth talents for the nation.
According to Paintsil, the new adventure is a form of giving back to the country because it was through the same means he became an asset at the Black Stars.
Speaking with the media recently, he said that late Ghanaian coach Emmanuel Kwasi Afrane spotted him while he was playing in Berekum.
“I always say that never forget where you come from, always remember where you come from. I was scouted and discovered by E.K Afrane while I was in Berekum, so it’s good to follow in his footsteps.
“I believed that when he scouted me, I was able to do well for the nation. So, I want to repay that and tell those young boys that they have the freedom to play. They are not in bondage; they are not in prison and they can showcase their talent,” he added.
John Paintsil owns the John Paintsil Football Academy, which he named after himself.
The team is now playing in Ghana’s low-tier league and hopes to qualify for the country’s second-tier league in the coming years.
