Meet The Team

• Born in Ghana, West Africa, full name is Samadu Okocha Awudu (also known as Jay).

• Started playing soccer as a child on the streets of Accra, Ghana.

• Passion for the game led to neglecting household chores and getting into trouble with father.

• Scouted by a German club at the age of seventeen, moved to Europe to begin professional soccer career.

• Played in various countries including Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Israel.

• Represented Ghana multiple times on the national team "Black Stars."

• Speaks multiple languages, including English, Hebrew, Slovak, and German.

• Coached by notable figures such as Lothar Matthaus, Reuven Atar, and Jozef Valovic.

• Motivated by supportive and encouraging coaches who pushed him to reach his potential.

• Now leveraging experience, knowledge, skills, and passion for soccer to launch OKO Soccer Academy.

• Goal of the academy is to coach and train kids, including boys and girls, to help them reach their dreams, build confidence, make new friends, and enjoy playing football.

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