Ezekiel Ansah giving Ghana youth opportunities he never had
Growing up in Ghana, Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah wasn't exposed to American football and spent the majority of his time playing soccer and basketball, while also running track.
It wasn't until Ansah attended BYU in 2008 that he experienced the game of football, and he didn't officially start playing until 2010. Three short years later, Ansah was drafted fifth overall by the Lions.
In March of 2017, Ansah launched the Ezekiel Ansah Foundation (EAF) with a mission "To create realistic opportunities for the youth in sport/ education with an effort to assist them in achieving their goals and inspire the confidence to pursue their dreams."
Three months after it's launch, the EAF held a two-day inaugural football camp, that was attended by over 500 Ghanan youth, with the following goal in mind: "The aim of the camp is to introduce a set of skills often used in the sport of American football while promoting the importance of physical education, teamwork and demonstrating the discipline to work hard towards one's goals."
It wasn't until Ansah attended BYU in 2008 that he experienced the game of football, and he didn't officially start playing until 2010. Three short years later, Ansah was drafted fifth overall by the Lions.
In March of 2017, Ansah launched the Ezekiel Ansah Foundation (EAF) with a mission "To create realistic opportunities for the youth in sport/ education with an effort to assist them in achieving their goals and inspire the confidence to pursue their dreams."
Three months after it's launch, the EAF held a two-day inaugural football camp, that was attended by over 500 Ghanan youth, with the following goal in mind: "The aim of the camp is to introduce a set of skills often used in the sport of American football while promoting the importance of physical education, teamwork and demonstrating the discipline to work hard towards one's goals."
It’s Time! The 2nd edition of the Ezekiel Ansah Foundation Football Camp is here! June 23rd, at Presec, Accra, Ghana. Bring your talent, Develop a skill with @Ziggy_Ansah from @Lions.— EA Foundation (@TheEAFoundation) June 14, 2018
Register now at https://t.co/S1ZYTzSzLx.#eafiamtheanswer #gh4life #footballislife pic.twitter.com/SpE0HlWm12
This year's camp is already underway and Ansah has taken to social media to give fans their first look at the event:
Wow is all I can say! Incredible turn out at 2nd Ezekiel Ansah Football Camp in Ghana! Thanks to all those that lent their amazing support! Stay tuned for more!!! @TheEAFoundation #gh4life 🇬🇠pic.twitter.com/hciEpbqEQp— Ezekiel Ansah (@Ziggy_Ansah) June 24, 2018
Credit: lionswire.usatoday
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