In a recent initiative blending elite sports training with social advocacy, Mamour M. Mbenga, widely known as Kifa Barham, led a transformative football development program across Ghana. Barham, the CEO of Africa Sports Agency and Gorilla Sports Fitness, brought his expertise as a certified fitness and nutrition professional to multiple Ghanaian football academies during a specialized training tour.
A key highlight of his engagement was his collaboration with Progen Football Academy, an Accra-based grassroots organization renowned for nurturing young talent and competing internationally in prestigious tournaments such as the Norway Cup. During his time with Progen, Barham oversaw the senior team’s conditioning regimen, introducing cutting-edge fitness drills and tailored recovery techniques aimed at optimizing player performance and endurance.
But Barham’s vision stretches far beyond athletic excellence. With a deep-seated belief in the power of sports to drive meaningful social change, he has dedicated years to international advocacy, using football as a platform to steer youth away from drug abuse and criminal activity. His long-standing role as Brand Ambassador for the Drug Law Enforcement Agency in The Gambia underscores this commitment—a decade-long partnership focused on building a safer, drug-free future through sports.
Through initiatives like these, Barham continues to inspire a new generation of athletes and changemakers, proving that the goal isn’t just to win games, but to transform lives.
