Seed Academy Ghana (SAG), in partnership with an international coaching delegation, has ended the 2025 Seed Academy Ghana Impact Tour, a dynamic four-day which brought world-class basketball programming and leadership training to youth across Ghana.
The tour which took place from April 21 to April 24, 2025, visited three key cities: Cape Coast (April 21), Accra (April 22), and Kumasi
(April 24).
Over 300 student athletes,ages 8 to 16,participated in clinics, skills development sessions, and cultural exchange activities.
Founded by British-Ghanaian
former NBA player Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Seed Academy Ghana has been a beacon for youth basketball and leadership
development in Ghana since 2019.
This Impact Tour marks an important next step in SAG’s mission to democratize access to world-class sports
programming across all regions of Ghana, ensuring that young people from every corner of the country have access to life changing opportunities regardless of geography or circumstance.
"We believe basketball is more than just a game—it's a pathway to discipline, education, and opportunity," says Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Founder of Seed Academy Ghana.
"This tour is personal for me. After years of successful programming in Accra, I'm focused on reaching young athletes in underserved regions like Cape Coast and Kumasi. The talent is there, and we want to make sure that talent has the chance to shine."
The 2025 Seed Academy Ghana Impact Tour featured diverse group of international coaches and mentors, with delegation members representing Gabon, the UK, and the USA.
These experienced basketball
professionals provided invaluable coaching to youth at various levels of experience, helping them develop their skills while also promoting leadership and
character-building.
“This tour is not just about basketball—it's about creating lasting opportunities for youth to grow, both as athletes and individuals.
Through this initiative, SAG aims to inspire the next generation of leaders, athletes, and change-makers in Ghana,” adds Mensah-Bonsu.
With a focus on bringing the programming to young people where they live, the Seed Academy Ghana Impact Tour ensures that even youth from smaller cities and rural areas will have the chance to engage with world-class coaches and resources.
The 2025 Seed Academy Ghana Impact Tour is part of SAG’s long-term
commitment to empowering youth in Ghana through sports, providing a platform for young athletes to reach their full potential. Through this tour, the Seed Academy continues its efforts to bridge access gaps and give every child, regardless of location or background, the chance to dream big.
The 2025 Seed Academy Ghana Impact Tour is supported by the Philanthropy Consortium, a Warsaw-based foundation
founded by Omenaa Mensah that is a leading advocate for socially impactful youth development programs.
Additional support has been provided by Jam Jar, a dynamic production company overseeing tour logistics, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Atomic Basketball Court, and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
For more information on the Seed Academy Ghana Impact Tour, or to learn how you can support this initiative, please follow: https://www.instagram.com/seedacademygh/.
About Seed Academy Ghana
Seed Academy Ghana is a pioneering youth basketball and leadership development program founded by Pops Mensah-Bonsu in 2019. Based in Accra, Seed Academy has been dedicated
to developing the next generation of basketball players and leaders in Ghana by providing access to world-class coaching, mentorship, and community-based programs.
Through its various initiatives, SAG aims to create sustainable opportunities for youth to excel on and off the basketball court.
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