Right to Dream

Euro ✅ Copa América ✅ Now, it’s time for the next generation 🔜 While some of the world’s best battled it out, our Right to Dream U16s were preparing for their debut journey at Gothia Cup 🇸🇪– the world's largest and most international youth football tournament. And today, they step onto the same pitches that helped launch the careers of talents like Ernest Nuamah and Simon Adingra, ready to forge their own path. ✨ 🏆 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀: Sure, we've been crowned Gothia Cup champions seven times. But this is about more than winning. We prioritize growth and empowerment. And Gothia offers a chance for these young talents to push their limits, embrace new experiences, and become the best versions of themselves. 💪 🧠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 - 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿: As our coach, Benjamin Ajslev, puts it: "There are high expectations, but for me, it will always be about development. A growth mindset allows them to go into that state of being willing to learn.” 🌱 🤝 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀: This tournament isn't just about individual brilliance – it's about the power of the collective. It's a moment where our global community – players, coaches, staff, and fans from Ghana to Denmark to Egypt to the US and beyond – come together to support the next gen. A chance to forge unbreakable bonds and connect with the wider community. 🌟 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹: These young student-athletes are the next generation of talent. They are the future. And we can't wait to see them continue to unlock their full potential.

Right to Dream Egypt's First-Ever Graduating Class! 🚀 Empowering young talents to reach their full potential and chart their own paths is at the heart of what we do. ❤️ And the graduation of our first-ever class of student-athletes from the Egypt Academy is a milestone that echoes this commitment. 🎓🇪🇬 These four graduates - each with unique aspirations - reflect the diversity of the talent we nurture. 📚 Khalaf & Mazen are off to top US 🇺🇸 schools, blending academics with their passion for football. ⚽️Marwan & Nasser are ready to take their game to the next level at our International Academy. It's a moment that reflects the impact that opportunity and a shared commitment to excellence can have on young lives. But the impact doesn’t stop here. It ripples through communities, inspiring the next generation to dream big. ✨ Just like Right to Dream alumni Simon Adingra, who went from our International Academy to Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, or Ousseni Bouda balancing pro football with a Stanford University degree, or Joy Okonye crushing it on & off the field at Brown University.👏 As Mohammed Wasfy, CEO of Right to Dream Egypt, puts it: “Right to Dream is transforming Egypt's football landscape. We’re confident these graduates will travel, learn, and achieve great things and return to support and give back to their communities and country, and that's the true heart of our mission." 🎙️ We're proud to be part of their journey, but we're even more excited about the future we're building together. 🌟

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Our 2023/24 Season Recap ⏪ From domestic doubles to academy breakthroughs, this season has been one for the books for the Right to Dream community. 💪 A particular highlight: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀. 🌟 From Denmark 🇩🇰 to Egypt 🇪🇬, FC Nordsjaelland and TUT FC women’s teams secured the domestic doubles, lifting league & cup titles in both countries! 🏆🏆 Now, they’re set for the Women's Champions League qualifiers in Europe and Africa. 🌍 But it’s more than trophies. 🏅 It’s a testament to our talent development model. 📈 A model that empowers the next generation to reach their full potential.✨ A model that's building a sustainable future for women's football from the ground up.🌱 And our young academy girls are proof the future is even brighter.  👧✨ FCN Girls Academy won titles at every level, while young talents in Ghana & Egypt academies showcased the immense potential & depth of talent we're continuously nurturing. ⚽ As our Chairman, Sir Mohamed Mansour, puts it, “We are particularly proud of the strides we've made in women's football demonstrating the profound impact of investing in young female talent and providing the resources and opportunities necessary for them to thrive.” 🎙️ Our men’s squads are also leveling up!🔝 With academy talent shining at FCN & TUT FC securing promotion to Egypt’s Second Division (B), they’re setting new standards for excellence. 📈 And we’re not stopping here. With San Diego FC starting their journey in the Major League Soccer next year, we’re excited to be extending our reach and impact, creating even more opportunities for the next generation of talent to pursue their dreams on the world stage. 🌍⚽ 🇬🇭🇩🇰🇪🇬🇺🇸

FC Nordsjaelland Women Are Domestic Double Champs! 🏆🏆 First-ever league title? ✅ UEFA Women’s Champions League Qualification? ✅ Now, the Danish Cup? ✅ But this isn't just about winning. It's about 𝐇𝐎𝐖 we win. It’s academy grads Emilia Asgeirsdottir (19) & Alma Aagaard (18) scoring both goals in the cup final. ⚽ It’s 50% of this championship squad being developed from our own academy talent. This win is proof that our philosophy 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴. 👌 A testament that investing in women’s football & young female talent 𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧. That's why we’re committed to building a global network of empowered female talent. From girls' academies in Ghana, Egypt & Denmark, to pro teams in Denmark & Egypt and programs like Coaching Queens, we're proving that when you create opportunities for women in football, the possibilities are endless. The future of women's football is bright, and at Right to Dream, we’re proud to be part of this exciting journey. 🌟

Did you know only 12 out of 32 coaches at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup™ were women? And only ONE of the 12 was African. 🌍 This disparity is exactly why we need programs like 'Coaching Queens'.👑 Launched in Ghana 🇬🇭 last year, 'Coaching Queens' - a collaboration between Right to Dream, The Powerhouse Project and Nike - empowered SIX women to level up their coaching careers through three months of hands - on training and mentorship. Now in its second edition, we’re expanding to Egypt. 🇪🇬 Doubling down on our commitment, we’re offering 12 aspiring female coaches from Ghana & Egypt a fully funded Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) D Licence coaching qualification, world-class training, and a powerful network of support. 🤝 The move aligns with our commitment to nurturing talent at every level and creating opportunities for more women in the game. 🙌 As our 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫, puts it: “We are committed to growing the women’s game at every level, from our academies in Africa, Europe and America, to our women’s teams in Egypt and Denmark, and to the next generation of football coaches.” 🗣️ Applications for the 'Coaching Queens' are now open! Program runs from November 2024 to February 2025. Learn more 👇 & join us in building a brighter future for women in football! ⚽ https://lnkd.in/dze6FCGK

Did you know only 12 out of 32 coaches at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup™ were women? And only ONE of the 12 was African. 🌍 This disparity is exactly why we need programs like 'Coaching Queens'.👑 Launched in Ghana 🇬🇭 last year, 'Coaching Queens' - a collaboration between Right to Dream, The Powerhouse Project and Nike - empowered SIX women to level up their coaching careers through three months of hands - on training and mentorship. Now in its second edition, we’re expanding to Egypt. 🇪🇬 Doubling down on our commitment, we’re offering 12 aspiring female coaches from Ghana & Egypt a fully funded Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) D Licence coaching qualification, world-class training, and a powerful network of support. 🤝 The move aligns with our commitment to nurturing talent at every level and creating opportunities for more women in the game. 🙌 As our 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫, puts it: “We are committed to growing the women’s game at every level, from our academies in Africa, Europe and America, to our women’s teams in Egypt and Denmark, and to the next generation of football coaches.” 🗣️ Applications for the 'Coaching Queens' are now open! Program runs from November 2024 to February 2025. Learn more 👇 & join us in building a brighter future for women in football! ⚽ https://lnkd.in/dze6FCGK

Champions League Winner🏆 Premier League Icon✨ Now, a mentor & coach shaping young talent at FC Nordsjaelland⚽️ That's 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐧. 🔥 Imagine the impact of having this football legend guide your journey. 🤯 At Right to Dream, we see this impact every day. 🙌 Essien embodies our mission to develop well-rounded individuals with strong characters, not just skilled players. 🤝 He’s been there, done that – the highs, the lows, the resilience it takes to succeed. His down-to-earth nature, combined with his legendary career, creates a unique bond with the players. He teaches humility, resilience & the importance of staying true to yourself no matter what. 💪 "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧...𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲." - 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐧. And this is what makes him one of the many incredible people in our community who make it all possible. 💯 And while he’s an individual player coach at FC Nordsjælland, his impact ripples across the entire community, inspiring young student-athletes across Ghana, Denmark, and Egypt. 🌍 Watch the video below to experience the Essien effect in action - a reminder of what's possible when legends invest in the future. 🎥

𝐓𝐔𝐓 𝐅𝐂 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 for second straight year! 🏆🏆 A historic domestic double for the club after securing their maiden Egyptian Women’s Premier League title less than two weeks ago! 🥇 This young team embodies Right to Dream's philosophy: Invest in potential. Create opportunities. Nurture talent. And watch excellence flourish. 🌟 For us, these wins go beyond trophies. They have the potential to shine a spotlight on women's football in Egypt, attracting more resources & support needed for the sport's growth. We see the potential for: 💡 - 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Young girls see more role models, inspiring their own football dreams & expanding the talent pool.⚽ - 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Success attracts attention, potentially drawing more resources & investments to the sport.📈 - 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Success could pave the way for more pro pathways & platforms, creating more opportunities for girls & women. 🌱 TUT FC's Head Coach, Ahmed Ramadan, sums it up perfectly: 👌 "With more teams like TUT FC – ones that respect women's football, invest in professional contracts, quality facilities, proper nutrition, and a strong technical team – we elevate the entire landscape of women's football in Egypt. Investing in these foundations is an investment in the overall development of the sport in Egypt." “𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐓𝐔𝐓 𝐅𝐂 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥." We're fully committed to supporting TUT FC's incredible journey!💫 Next Stop: Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) Women's Champions League UNAF Qualifiers in August. 📅

𝐓𝐔𝐓 𝐅𝐂: 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🏆 Huge congratulations to TUT FC on winning the Egyptian Women's Premier League title with two games to spare!🌟 This young team, in just their SECOND season in the top-flight, is already setting a new benchmark for excellence, proving the potential of women's football in Egypt. 🚀 🗣️ "The coaching staff & players proved to everyone that when there is trust & support in women’s football, results will follow suit." - Mariam Abouhegazy, Head of Women & Girls at Right to Dream Egypt and Sporting Director at TUT FC. 🙌 “The Mansours believed in the vision from day 1 & without their and the entire Right to Dream community’s support, none of this would have been possible.” 🤝 This philosophy extends beyond TUT FC. Our commitment to women’s football is shared across the Right to Dream community, with FC Nordsjaelland Women also enjoying an incredible weekend, winning the first leg of the Danish Cup semifinal 7-0!⚽ The journeys of TUT FC and FC Nordsjaelland highlight the impact of empowering women in football. They are inspiring talented young girls and women in our community and beyond & paving the way for a brighter future for women’s football. 💫

🌟 Thank You, Gareth & Joe 🌟 After over two decades, we say goodbye to Gareth Henderby and Joe Mulberry, two instrumental figures in the Right to Dream story. 🚀 From the early days when Right to Dream was still taking shape in Tom Vernon's home to a global network of academies and pro clubs, Gareth and Joe have been with us every step of the way. Gareth was our First Volunteer and Employee #1. He has worn many hats within our community, from Coach to Technical Director to FC Nordsjaelland Academy Director, and even a stint as interim Managing Director. For the past seven years, he has been based in Denmark, continuously visiting and engaging with the global Right to Dream academies. His role as Managing Director of the International Academy paved the way for 30+ young talents to launch their pro careers, including the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Mikkel Damsgaard, and Simon Adingra. 🌍 ⚽ Joe, our Second Volunteer and Employee #3, was the mastermind behind our recruitment strategy, nurturing a cutting-edge recruitment methodology and network that enabled us to partner with top talents across our markets. 🔝 His strategic vision also helped us find the perfect European club for our expansion plans back in 2015 - FC Nordsjaelland. In recent years, he shifted his expertise to consulting on group strategy and developing strategic investment models. Their impact? Immeasurable. 🌟 From nurturing talent to shaping futures, Gareth and Joe have left a lasting mark on Right to Dream, touching the lives of generation of student-athletes, from our academies to the fields of the Champions League and World Cup and the halls of US high schools and Ivy League universities. Thank you, Gareth and Joe. The Right to Dream story wouldn't have been the same without you! 👏 🙌