The Ghana Football Association, in collaboration with FIFA, has scheduled August 10–12 for the commencement of the Ghana FIFA Football for Schools project.
As part of the project, FIFA Specialists will train selected PE Teachers from all Ghanaian regions as Trainee Trainers.
The trained teachers will then train other PE teachers in their respective regions. This project forms part of the GFA’s quest to develop all aspects of the game and ensure that members are adequately supported. It has received more support from FIFA.
This follows the approval of the Ghana Football Association’s application for the FIFA Football for Schools Program. This is for implementation in accordance with FIFA’s guidelines.
“After a thorough review of the documentation provided, the FIFA Football for Schools administration has decided to approve your application to start implementing the program in Ghana,” said Madam Fatimata Sidibe, Director, FIFA Football for Schools.
The FIFA Football for Schools administration will work with the Ghana Football Association to coordinate the release of the Football for Schools mobile app in Ghana, as well as provide appropriate training and capacity-building support for users (selected public schools in Ghana).
The Ghana Football Association is working with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Education on this program to benefit students between the ages of 10 and 14.
The Association will also ensure gender parity, as all schools selected are mixed schools. This program will further support GFA’s project to introduce football to young girls as early as possible to increase girls’ participation in football.
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The programme will train physical education teachers and provide football to almost 3,000 schools across every region of the country.
“The GFA is extremely happy that its application has received approval from FIFA. This program will benefit the Schools and Colleges as members of the Association and many PE Teachers and students between ages 10 and 14. The GFA will continue to work with its partners, FIFA, the Education Ministry and the Ministry of Youth and Sports. This will ensure the success of this excellent program. This is said Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, GFA President.
Source: G.F.A
