The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has made substantial strides in the development of women’s football in recent years. Here are some of the key achievements:
Investment in Infrastructure and Resources
Financial Support: The GFA has increased financial support for women’s football clubs, providing crucial funding for training, equipment, and player compensation.
Infrastructure Development: The association has invested in the development of football infrastructure, including training facilities and stadiums, to cater to the needs of women’s football.
Talent Development and Coaching
Coaching Courses: The GFA has organized coaching courses specifically for women’s football, empowering female coaches to develop young talent.
Youth Development Programs: The association has implemented youth development programs to identify and nurture young female talent.
International Exposure: The GFA has facilitated the participation of national women’s teams in international competitions, providing valuable exposure to players.
League Expansion and Promotion
League Expansion: The GFA has expanded the Women’s Premier League to include more clubs, creating more opportunities for female players.
Enhanced Broadcasting: The GFA has partnered with broadcasters to increase the visibility of women’s football matches, attracting larger audiences.
Marketing and Sponsorship: The association has actively sought sponsorships and partnerships to support women’s football.
International Success
WAFU Zone B Championships: Ghanaian clubs like Hasaacas Ladies and Ampem Darkoa Ladies have achieved success in regional competitions, showcasing the talent and potential of Ghanaian female footballers.
Below are the achievements in details:
Developed and launched a 4-year strategic plan for the women dubbed the Women’s Football Strategy.
Funded 20 clubs with GHS 60,000 for the ongoing league – Total Value to clubs – GHS 1,200,000.00.
40 pair of football boots for each of the 20 WPL clubs.
One set of jersey to each Women’s Premier League Club through Betway sponsorship.
Supply of 30 footballs per club per season for two seasons [total of 60 footballs per club over the two seasons.
Women’s Premier League Clubs
Coaching attachment for seven Coaches in the Women’s game [Baba Nuhu, Yussif Basigi, Edna Quagraine, Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo, Anita Wiredu-Mintah, Joyce Boatey-Agyei and Charles Anokye Frimpong].
Novel Live broadcast and streaming of Women’s Premier League games [enhanced promotion of league leading to several players being noticed by foreign clubs].
Free Licence D Coaching Course for Women’s Football Coaches as part of International Women’s Day.
Expansion of Women’s Premier League from 16 to 20 club. Introduction of Women’s Premier Super Cup.
Additional Girls national teams established to widen pool of talent available to selectors for competitive teams and also to strengthen career progression pathway.
Supply of GOIL coupons
Supply of Melcom shopping vouchers
Free computers and internet broadband devices.
Betway Sponsorship
Malta Guinness Sponsorship for WPL – Valued at GHS 3,000,000.00
Woodin Sponsorship (Kits for Coaches and Clubs)
Officiating fees fully absorbed by GFA for two seasons [Value – GHS 38,000.00 per club per season = GHS 76,000.00 per club over the two seasons – GHS 1,520,000.00 in total]
Capacity building workshop for Premier League Club administrators through Betway Sponsorship.
Safeguarding training for Women’s Premier League Clubs.
Hasaacas Ladies won the WAFU Zone B Women’s Championship in 2021
Ampem Darkoa Ladies won the WAFU Zone B Women’s Championship in 2021.
These initiatives have significantly contributed to the growth and development of women’s football in Ghana. As the GFA continues to invest in this area, the future of women’s football in the country looks promising.
