Haruna Iddrisu’s Son Becomes A CEO At 20, Ghanaians React

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has had another proud moment after his 20-year-old son, Wunnam Iddrisu, unveiled a new business venture in the sports industry.

Wunnam officially introduced his sports management company, Kick Nation Sports Agency, on Thursday, The launch was held in a grand setting and was announced through a post on the official Facebook page of his father.

The young CEO made a confident appearance at the event in a neatly fitted suit as he presented his new company and its ambitions.

Several respected names from Ghana’s football and entertainment sectors attended the occasion. Black Stars legend Asamoah Gyan was there with his brother, Baffour Gyan, while former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu also joined the gathering.

Sports media personalities, journalists and influencers were among the other guests who came to support Wunnam.

Footage from the ceremony showed the young entrepreneur greeting Asamoah Gyan before taking his turn on stage to explain what he hopes to achieve through Kick Nation Sports Agency. The videos soon attracted attention on social media, where many people praised Wunnam for taking such a major business step at a young age.

Before the launch, Wunnam was not widely known to the Ghanaian public. He is currently studying Information Technology at Ashesi University, with cybersecurity as his area of focus.

His academic path is in technology, but his strong interest in sports has led him to establish the agency. Wunnam intends to use the company to identify talented athletes, help manage their careers and create opportunities for sportsmen and women in Ghana and beyond.

Wunnam’s decision to enter sports management also connects with his father’s long-standing involvement in Ghanaian football. Haruna Iddrisu, who represents Tamale South in Parliament, is the owner of Karela United and Steadfast FC.

The Education Minister has been involved in efforts to support football development and has helped provide opportunities for emerging players. Among the talents associated with this development is Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, who has represented Ghana and currently plays for Leicester City in England.

Here are some other reactions from Ghanaians.

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