Gerald Asamoah, a former German footballer of Ghanaian descent, has demonstrated his commitment to philanthropy by arranging for 50 surgeons to travel to Ghana to offer free treatment to children with congenital heart conditions.
Born in Ghana and having forged a successful football career in Germany, the iconic Schalke 04 striker is giving back to his country of birth through this noble initiative.
As part of this endeavour, Asamoah brought in 50 German doctors to provide medical assistance to children grappling with heart problems.
A video capturing the arrival of these doctors has garnered widespread attention on social media.
Holes in the heart pose a significant health challenge in Ghana, leading to the loss of many lives among children, men, and women.
Gerald Asamoah, a key member of the German team that reached the 2002 World Cup final, boasts 43 appearances for the four-time world champions.
His football journey commenced with Hannover 96 in the late ’90s, and he subsequently joined Schalke 04, where he spent the majority of his Bundesliga career.
After spells with FC Saint Pauli and Greuther Furth, Asamoah returned to Schalke, where he currently serves in a managerial capacity, according to Transfermarkt.