ADF Donates To Baseball Volunteers Ghana

In their quest to promote the growth of Baseball in Ghana, the African Development Foundation (ADF), a New York based organization, on Saturday donated to the Baseball Volunteers Ghana.

The donation which was done at the University of Ghana in Accra saw the ADF hand over two sets of Baseball shirts, one, baseball caps and a bucket of balls to the Tema All Stars and the University of Ghana baseball team.

                                                  Mr. George Ntim, President of ADF

Addressing the teams after the donation, President of the ADF, Mr. George Ntim pledged continues support to baseball in Ghana and encouraged young players not to give up on the sports.

“All I can tell you [The Players] is that continue to play. In terms of the equipment, we will continue to supply you with the equipment and any other resources that we may find.

“You just keep the spirit, continue to play and you will never know. One day, one of you can end up in the States playing for the Yankees or the Mets. So keep on Playing and we are here to supports you”, Mr. Ntim said.

The Donation was followed by an exhibition game between the Tema All Stars and the University of Ghana baseball team.

ADF Donates To Baseball Volunteers Ghana

Ghana To Get A Baseball Complex Soon

Baseball in Ghana will soon be given a face-lift with the construction of a brand new Baseball complex in Accra.

The facility will comprise of a major league baseball size pitch and lower league field.

The facility, which will be situated at The University of Ghana campus in Legon will serve as a center for Baseball development for the entire West African sub-region.

The two-pitch complex will be funded by the African Development Foundation (ADF), a New York based organization in collaboration with Baseball Volunteers Ghana.

                                             Mr. George Ntim, President of ADF

Confirming the news about to construction of the facility, Mr. George Ntim, the President of the ADF told SportsCrusader.com that his outfit is hoping to get support from local companies so as to complete the facility on time.

“We are constructing a baseball field on the campus of the University of Ghana and hopefully we get some support from the local companies so that we can complete this field once and for all for this kids”, Mr. Ntim said.

“Because as you can tell, the passion is there, they are very eager and they just need their own permanent home so they ccan practice and play every day”, he added.

With construction work already underway, the facility is expected to be completed by the close of the decade as the game of Baseball continues to spread fast in Ghana.

Ghana To Get A Baseball Complex Soon