Right to Dream is a residential academy based
in Ghana that seeks to discover and nurture
role models through education, sport and
character development.

History.
Right to Dream Academy in Ghana was
founded in 2000 by British social entrepreneur,
Tom Vernon. He recognized how sport, when
combined with education, had the power to
inspire, and provide children from extreme
poverty with the opportunity to build a better
life for themselves and their families. It
started on a small-scale, training just a few
boys on a dust pitch in Accra.It has grown
to become a successful, fully residential
international school, offering scholarships to
talented children drawn from all over West
Africa. It is currently ranked as one of the Best
Youth Academy’s in the world by
bleacherreport.com. In March 2010, the new
Right to Dream Academy was opened, a
$2.5million purpose-built facility, located 20km
south of Akosombo in the Eastern Region of
Ghana. A girls’ programme was
introduced in 2013. In 2014, Right to Dream
Academy launched the first Right to Dream
school programme in Takoradi.


Company Overview

Why…
The greatest natural resource Africa possesses is
young people. But their potential to contribute to
the development of their families, communities
and country is undermined by a lack of
opportunity and a lack of leadership.
These young people need more role models.
Africa needs more role models: Role models who
understand the challenges faced by Africans; Role
models who have the talent and opportunity to
express it; Role models who have the ability to
inspire, create and lead positive change.

Who…
Right to Dream is a residential academy based in
Ghana that seeks to discover and nurture role
models through education, sport and character
development.
Right to Dream exists to enable talented children
from all over West Africa with the opportunity to
develop their talent and fulfil their potential.

How…
Right to Dream is a social enterprise. Over the
last decade, we have developed a sustainable
talent development model that offers 100%
scholarships to children aged 10 and above, and
provides them with the facilities and resources to
nurture their talent.
We believe the key to unlocking academic and
sporting success is achieved through character.
Our international school and elite football
development programme are founded on this
premise.

Looking ahead…...
We have been delivering our talent development
model for boys since 2000, and we are now
expanding to begin the first-ever residential
Academy programmes for girls and parasports in
Africa.
Our vision for development in Africa is bold.
Achieving it is a collective effort by our students,
graduates, staff, partners, supporters and friends.
Join our effort and help these talented, young role
models claim a better future for Africa.
sources: Wikipedia
RtD fbPage.

Spotlight on our Finalist : Right to Dream Academy 23rd Jul 2015
Team Honours MUPC Africa Champions 2015 Marveld Tournament Champions 2015 Previous MUPC World Finals: 2014/4 th ; 2013/9 th ; 2011/6 th ; 2010/7 th ; 2009/3 rd ; 2008/5th
The Right to Dream Academy was founded in 1999 by a former Manchester United scout determined to use sport as an agent for change, to build a better, brighter future for Ghana. Since that time, the Academy has grown and evolved and now also supports the development of girls football and paralympic athletes. This is the seventh time that Right to Dream have reached the World Finals - reaching the Final this year already improves on their prevous best of 3rd place back in 2009. Coach Frazer Robertson 's team arrived in Manchester on the back of international success, finishing ahead of Arsenal, Ajax, Barcelona, Paranaense and Manchester United in this year's Marveld Tournament. ROAD TO THE FINALS
ESBJERG FB - RIGHT TO DREAM 1 - 2
RIGHT TO DREAM - KYOTO SANGA FC 2 - 1
GENOA CFC - RIGHT TO DREAM 0 - 0
RIGHT TO DREAM - ATLETICO PR 1 - 1
QF1 READING FC - RIGHT TO DREAM 0 - 2
SF1 RIGHT TO DREAM - CHIVAS 2 - 1
Drawn in a very tough Group B, Right to Dream impressed immediately, picking up all six points on Day One, with convincing wins over Danish team Esbjerg and Kyoto Sanga. Day Two saw Right to Dream held to a goalless draw by Genoa - the only team to stop them from scoring in the tournament - before sharing the points with Paranaense, leaving them in second place in Group B. Quarter finals beckoned and RTD gave Reading a Masterclass in fast paced football, treating spectators to one of the best matches in the tournament . Their semi final against Chivas was also played at an exceedingly high level. Right to Dream took control early in the first half, their fast paced, one touch football stretching the Chivas defense twice in quick successsion. Chivas claimed one goal back five minutes before the end of the first half, invigorating the match and spectators were thrilled by one of the best displays of football in the tournament so far. Although Chivas pressed hard, they could not find another break in the solid Ghanaian defence. Coach Frazer Robertson is hopeful that his team can finally lift the elusive MUPC trophy. "These players have been together for 4 years now, and play really well together. We have some great players in the team - one of whom is already training with the U-18 squad and, as always, we have a unique character and quick passing style. "I think it helps that we split age groups when we play in a tournament like this. That way, half the team will already have some experience and add stability for the younger boys. "Our tactics were to get through the group stages and then just take one step at a time. So far so good. Let's see how we can perform against Genoa. They held us to a 0:0 draw in our group match. Defensively they are first class and it will take all our skills and determination to succeed. We know we will have to score goals if we are to have any chance of lifting the trophy." source: ManchesterUnitedPremiercup.com

RIGHT TO DREAM WIN MU PREMIER CUP.

Right to Dream have won the Manchester
United Premier Cup for the first time in their
history, beating Genoa 4-3 on penalties in
the final at the AJ Bell Stadium.
The Ghanaian side lived up to their reputation
as a team to watch after emerging victorious
in the Marveld tournament earlier this year.
Frazer Robertson's youngsters edged out
their Italian rivals to lift the Nike-sponsored
trophy at the seventh time of asking. There
was heartbreak for Genoa who did not
concede a goal throughout the four-day event
and pipped Right to Dream to the top of group B.

MU PREMIER CUP FINAL STANDINGS.

24th Jul 2015

1st RIGHT TO DREAM

2nd GENOA CFC

3rd CHIVAS

4th REAL MADRID

5th SUWON SAMSUNG

6th FC BASEL

7th SAN LORENZO

8th READING FC

9th ATLETICO PR

10th CHERTANOVA

11th RB LEIPZIG

12th MANCHESTER UTD
13th SK RAPID WIEN

14th HNK RIJEKA

15th KYOTO SANGA FC

16th FNSWI

17th ESBJERG FB

18th MAMELODI SUNDOWNS

19th CHONBURI FC

20th HENAN JIANYE FC

P.S Captainswag225 and co. where are you? am not seeing your show ooo

Right to Dream from Ghana, Dale Farm Milk Cup 2015 Junior Section Champions!

Right to Dream won the Dale Farm Milk Cup on their debut trip to the tournament following an emphatic 7-0 victory over Southampton at a cold and blustery Ballymena Showgrounds. The Ghanaian outfit nearly took the lead inside 2 minutes as Isaac Atanga picked out the run of Ernest Boahene, but Alex Rutter made a smart save to deny the midfielder. However, Right to Dream broke the deadlock a minute later as Emmanuel Bam crossed for Atanga and he stroked the ball home via the post despite the best efforts of Joe Tomlinson on the goal line. The African side were rampant with Emmanuel Doku being denied by Rutter, before the ‘keeper was again called into action moments later to prevent Atanga doubling his side’s advantage. It ought to have been 2-0 to the Ghana outfit as a cracking cross from Atanga released Ibrahim Sadiq, but the wide man could only hit his effort wide from close range. On 17 minutes, it was 2-0 as a poor backpass from Southampton’s Kameron Ledwidge sold his ‘keeper short and Sadiq pounced to finish with aplomb and double his side’s lead. Southampton began to shoot themselves in the foot as two further sloppy passes to the back were underhit. Both chances landed to Atanga and he could only manage to crash the post with the first opportunity, before he flashed the second shot wide. The Saints finally created a chance of their own on 27 minutes as a well hit free-kick from Jake Vokins was parried by Stephen Sarkodie. However, the ‘keeper made amends as he smothered Liam Doyle’s follow- up. Right to Dream delivered a killer blow to Southampton’s fading hopes on the stroke of half-time as Boahene scored a cracking 25-yard free-kick that left Rutter with no chance. It was to become even worse for the Premiership side as Right to Dream made it 4-0 shortly into the second- half. Following a cross being cleared from the Saints penalty area, the ball landed to the feet of Emmanuel Doku and he hit an excellent deft finish into the top corner. Southampton had a chance to reduce the arrears ten minutes from time as a neat pass from Dan Bartlett found Christian Norton upfront. The big striker controlled the ball well and knocked it off to Vokins but he blazed over the bar. At the other end, a fantastic cross by Modibo Diarrasouba found Atanga but he failed to keep his effort on target. However, Atanga was to secure his brace late on after brilliant movement from Boahene released the striker and he finished sweet into the bottom corner leaving Rutter with no chance. It became 6-0 moments later as another excellent free-kick found the top corner. This time it was Mohammed Diomande who took the honours, curling a sweet strike into the back of the net. The evening was to belong to Atanga as the striker completed a deserved hat-trick with a matter of minutes remaining. The pacey attacker pounced on hesitancy in the Southampton defence and evaded a couple of challenges before slotting home.