Karim Adeyemi founded the Karim Adeyemi Foundation (KAF) in Nigeria to transform the lives of underserved communities by empowering children and youth to be agents of change. Did.
Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi recently arrived in Nigeria and returned to Ibadan to watch the Karim Adeyemi Foundation Academy match at the Olubadan Stadium, reports Soccernet.ng.
The Germany-based player told Soccernet.ng of his curiosity about investing in Nigeria, his father’s homeland.
Born in Munich, Germany to a Nigerian father, Abby Adeyemi, and a Romanian mother, Alexandra Adeyemi, he has represented Germany in various international youth tournaments.
Despite his German connections, Adeyemi’s football journey began in both Munich (Germany) and Ibadan (Nigeria), greatly shaping his connections with Nigeria.
Adeyemi highlighted his deep ties to Nigeria through his father and also highlighted his childhood memories of playing soccer in the streets with local friends during his visit.
“As I said earlier, I think my roots are here. My father is from here and his heart is still here in Nigeria. Of course my heart is here in Nigeria. There is also,” he said.
His passion for serving the community is providing education and soccer opportunities for young people.
“There is a story about how I came to Nigeria. I saw children playing soccer on the street, so I played with them. It’s a small story, but throughout my life “It’s always resonated with me, and that’s why I try to give back to the community,” he continued.
Adeyemi wants to provide school and soccer training with qualified coaches and emphasizes the importance of this initiative.
“First of all, it’s about helping people.”Giving teenagers and children the opportunity to make their own life choices, go to school and play soccer with good qualities and good coaches. That’s what we want to do,” he added.
Accompanied by Borussia Dortmund staff, the 21-year-old expressed pride in the club’s commitment to Nigeria, with the aim of giving talented Nigerian players a path to Europe’s top leagues. He hinted at future cooperation between the academy and his foundation. .
“Of course BVB is here and I’m very proud that they made the big journey to Nigeria.” See what it’s like and maybe work with my foundation It’s very important to me to do that. Of course, if you plan for the future, academies can do some good things and maybe, like you said about academies, bring players to Europe and give them a chance to play in the top leagues. can make it, right. ” said Karim.
He concluded his visit by actively participating in various event activities such as conducting games and distributing prize money to young players.
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