In a historic moment for Ghanaian football, Kojo Manu Duah was selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 MLS Draft by San Diego FC.
The talented junior from the University of California, Santa Barbara, has now etched his name into the annals of Major League Soccer as one of the brightest prospects to emerge in recent years.
Kojo Manu's rise to the top has been nothing short of remarkable.
Born and raised in Kumasi, Ghana, he began his football journey at New Life Football Academy, a Division 2 club in Accra renowned for producing world-class talent, many of whom are now thriving in European leagues.