{"id":6572,"date":"2026-03-14T08:13:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T08:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gistme.net\/?p=6572"},"modified":"2026-03-14T08:13:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T08:13:19","slug":"comedy-star-dr-likee-turns-football-scout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gistme.net\/index.php\/2026\/03\/14\/comedy-star-dr-likee-turns-football-scout\/","title":{"rendered":"Comedy Star Dr Likee Turns Football Scout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Comedy is one thing. Football is another. However, Dr Likee, the Ghanaian comic actor popularly known as Aka Ebenezer, is stepping into both worlds at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The YouTube sensation has announced plans to organize a community football tournament scheduled for April in Kumasi. According to reports, the initiative is not just about entertainment. Instead, it is aimed at discovering and nurturing young football talents from the Ashanti Region. The tournament will be organized in partnership with Wunnam Haruna, the Chief Executive Officer of KickNation Sports Agency and son of Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu. Wunnam Haruna has already proven his ability to connect young Ghanaian players with opportunities in Europe. Recently, KickNation Sports facilitated trial opportunities for Ghanaian youngsters at English Premier League clubs including Chelsea FC and West Ham United. The agency works with Brookhouse College Football Academy in the UK, where players aged 15 to 18 receive free scholarships to study while also getting opportunities for trials at top European clubs. Dr Likee is joining forces with KickNation to scout promising players from the Ashanti Region. According to the announcement, the tournament seeks to identify young talents and connect them with football opportunities in Europe. Furthermore, there are plans to eventually expand the project into a full football club for young people. For Dr Likee, this represents a major shift from his usual comedy skits and acting roles. The entertainer, whose real name is Ebenezer Akwasi Antwi, was born and raised in Tafo, a suburb of Kumasi. He has deep roots in the Ashanti Region and has often used his platform to give back to his community. Over the years, he has become one of Ghana’s most popular comedians, producing hundreds of skits on YouTube that have attracted millions of views. His unique style of comedy, often featuring exaggerated characters and hilarious storylines, has earned him a massive following across Ghana and beyond. Now, he is using that influence to create opportunities for young footballers. The decision makes sense. Ghana has produced some of the world’s best footballers, yet many talented young players struggle to get noticed by scouts or secure opportunities for proper training and development.The April tournament in Kumasi could change that for some lucky participants. By partnering with Wunnam Haruna and KickNation Sports, Dr Likee is ensuring that the initiative goes beyond just organizing matches. Instead, it will include a scouting process designed to identify players with real potential.Those selected could find themselves on a path toward trials at European clubs, scholarships at football academies, and eventually, professional contracts when they come of age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For young players in Kumasi who dream of playing football abroad, this tournament represents a rare opportunity. The collaboration between Dr Likee and Wunnam Haruna also highlights a growing trend in Ghana. More celebrities and influencers are using their platforms to create pathways for young people in sports, education, and business. Rather than just entertaining audiences, they are actively investing in the next generation. Details about the exact date and location of the tournament in Kumasi have not yet been fully disclosed. However, the announcement has already generated excitement on social media. Fans of Dr Likee are praising him for expanding his impact beyond comedy. Meanwhile, football enthusiasts are eager to see which young talents will emerge from this initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Gistme.net for more updates on this developing story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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