Depay touched down at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra last Wednesday and was given a great reception.
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‘Spreading the love in Ghana’ – Barcelona react to Depay’s return to his roots
FC Barcelona have commended winger Memphis Depay for spreading his philanthropic works in Ghana.
‘Spreading the love in Ghana’ – Barcelona react to Depay’s return to his roots
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The Netherlands international later paid a courtesy call on President Nana Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House and also met with Ghana Premier League champions Asante Kotoko.
He also graced the Madina Astroturf park with Quincy Promes to play football against a Mohammed Salisu-led select side.
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Depay has also been undertaking numerous projects in Ghana and has often supported the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind in the Central Region.
Over the weekend, the 28-year-old refurbished the washroom facilities of the school and also donated sporting equipment and other items to the kids.
In a post on Twitter, Barcelona praised their player for his works, while citing his spread of love in Ghana.
“Spreading the Blaugrana love. Memphis in Ghana,” the Spanish giants tweeted in response to the winger’s post.
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Meanwhile, Depay expressed his delight at meeting Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, while gifting the head of state a signed jersey.
“Grateful to meet the president of a country that I love so much. Coming back home feels always amazing and Ghana is the future y’all stay tuned!,” Depay wrote.
“Oh and you know I had to bring a jersey of the best club in the world for the mister President.”
In a separate post, the footballer stated: “The @memphis.foundation for the deaf and blind! It’s always a special feeling when I come visit the school in Cape Coast. A lot of beautiful work is done but we not done yet!”
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Depay was born to a Ghanaian father Dennis Depay and Dutch mother Cora Schensema in the city of Moordrecht.
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