Emmanuel “Nana” Akyen has had a life-long dream to play soccer and through it, he’s uplifting others around him. His inspiring life story is driven by self-belief, tenacity, education, and understanding the importance of being part of a team. From his challenging childhood in Ghana to studying abroad in the UK to making his way to the United States, Nana is the best example of never giving up and never letting negativity win. He is the good force behind Legends Futbol Academy in Santa Barbara, CA. And he makes for a great coffee date to go on.

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