McDan: Millionaire Purchases 150-Acre Land For Sports Development In Ghana

• Dr Daniel McKorley is a Ghanaian businessman who has invested heavily in the sports sector
• According to the CEO of the McDan Group of Companies, he has built four astroturfs and construction for another one will begin soon
• He said it is important that all businessmen and corporate Ghana invest in football since it is the passion of many Ghanaians

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr Daniel McKorley has listed some of the things he is doing and those in the pipeline to develop sports in Ghana.

He was speaking at the Ghana Football Awards ceremony that was held on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

The business mogul was at the ceremony to announce and present an award to the Ghana Footballer of the Year. He was on the stage with the former captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan, to do the presentation.

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When the MC of the night asked why he invests so much in sports, especially football, Dr McKorley said it is important to invest in football because many Ghanaians are passionate about it.

“Football is our passion, and we have to support football. I want to congratulate a few people. Asamoah Gyan has done tremendously well in going back to his school to build an astroturf. I want to congratulate Mr. Kwame Kyei of Asante Kotoko. I want to call corporate Ghana and business people to put their weight behind the game so Ghana will be a better place.”

Dr McKorley then went on to outline his contributions and plans he has for the sports sector in Ghana.

“In my small way, I have been able to build three astroturfs. Next month, I’m starting another one in Cape Coast. The McDan Foundation has bought 150 acres of land to build a sports village. We are building a football academy, a tennis academy with 12 tennis courts. We are building a sports clinic and a sports hotel just for the game. This is what the McDan Foundation is doing.”

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Dr. McKorley then called on corporate Ghana and business people to give back to the youth and the sports industry.

“I am also here to call on corporate Ghana and every businessman to support the youth and the game and give back to society.”Watch the video below:

Mohammed Kudus awarded Player of the Year at Ghana Football Awards

Meanwhile, Ghana Black Stars player Mohammed Kudus received the top award of the night at the Ghana Football Awards.

The Ajax player was awarded the prestigious Ghana Footballer of the Year. Several people who were present applauded Kudus and cheered loudly as he went on stage to receive his award.

The award was presented to him by Asamoah Gyan and Dr McKorley.

McDan Group CEO said Ghanaian youth are lazy

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr Daniel McKorley, said that Ghanaian youth sleep too much hence their inability to identify any business opportunity.

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He encouraged the youth to desist from laziness and rather work hard to achieve their life goals. He also added that making money requires hard work and sacrifice, which most young people are not willing to do.

Source: YEN.com.gh