Anseco park: African Talent Elite, a football development organisation affiliated with Spanish club Real Sociedad, is set to organise a two-day Football Scouting Tournament on June 20-21 at Anseco Park. The event, themed 'Showcase Your Talent', will commence at 0800 hours each day and focus on players in the Under-15 and Under-17 age categories. This initiative aims to provide a structured platform for early talent identification in the Anloga District of the Volta Region.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Theophilus Mensah, the organiser, announced that registration for the programme will be completely free, ensuring accessibility for talented young footballers from all economic backgrounds who aspire to play at continental and global levels. Participants will be required to pay a form fee of GHS50 to formalise entry, which will cover administrative expenses and keep participation barriers low for maximum inclusion.
Mr. Mensah explained that the affiliation with Real Sociedad lends significant credibility to the event, as the Basque club has a distinguished record of identifying and developing players who later represent top European clubs and national teams. Outstanding players who distinguish themselves during the two-day event will have the opportunity to earn professional scouting opportunities through African Talent Elite's network, including connections to Real Sociedad and other partner clubs.
The focus on Under-15 and Under-17 brackets is a deliberate strategy to catch talent at a formative stage, with proper exposure, training, and mentorship aimed at transforming their promising careers. Some football stakeholders within the Anloga District welcomed the initiative, stating that it would fill a critical gap in the country's ecosystem where thousands of gifted young players lack platforms to display their abilities before credible scouts.
The choice of Anseco Park as a venue is expected to provide a suitable environment for all, while organisers have urged parents, guardians, coaches, and community clubs to present their best talents in the Under-15 and Under-17 categories. Participants are also required to bring their birth certificate or national identification card for proper age verification during the exercise.
The African Talent Elite's partnership with Real Sociedad highlights a growing trend of European clubs establishing formal talent pipelines in Africa to tap into the continent's reservoir of raw football talent. Ghana News Agency believes that the scouting tournament will offer grassroots clubs increased visibility, as performances will be assessed by technical teams and scouts using professional standards of organisation and player evaluation.
Interested players, parents, and coaches are encouraged to contact organisers at 0593154484 for registration details and eligibility requirements, as slots are expected to fill quickly ahead of the event.