Founder of Rising Stars of Africa, James oversees business management, housing, and transportation logistics.
Iddris Gamel Ayembire
Technical Director
Former leader of FIBA West Africa, Iddy leads basketball programming, youth recruitment, and staff development.
Charlie Cooper
Program Development
Student at Duke University, Charlie was inspired to create the program and supports program development, marketing social media, and fundraising.
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Augustine Asiedu
Trainer & Recruitment
Resident of Teshie, Augustine knows the area like the back of his hand. He leads recruitment at local schools and helps run clinics throughout the week, always doing great work with the children.
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Samuel Teye Obu
Coach
An army officer, Coach Obu brings discipline and great basketball experience to the court, working with our players throughout the week.
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Nikoi
Trainer
Coach Nikoi played for Ghana’s national team and has prior experience working with youth basketball programs in Ghana, and has led the development of our U14 boys team.
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Emmanuel Larbi
Player for Ghana’s top team, Spintex Knights, Emmanuel brings young energy to practice, leading our U13 girls squad.
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Bongo
With army background and a decade of experience in youth basketball development, Bongo is a leader on the court and leads our U12 boys team.