GFA President Kurt Okraku has announced a substantial investment of $100,000 into Colts football. This financial commitment from the Ghana Football Association aims to support and promote the development of youth football in the country.
Speaking at the GFA’s 29th Congress in Kumasi, Okraku stated that the investment will be utilized to enhance the infrastructure and resources available to young players involved in Colts football.
The funds will be used to purchase football equipment, including balls and training gear, ensuring that aspiring young footballers have access to proper training tools.
By investing in Colts football, the GFA aims to nurture and cultivate the talent of young players from an early age. This financial support will contribute to creating a conducive environment for their growth, providing opportunities for skill development, and fostering a love for the sport.
“GFA to invest in promotion of GPL, Each GPL sides to get GHc50,000 cedis as support for setting up youth team. Team to get GHc25,000 cedis if they feature two youth team players in not less than 15 games. We will invest 100,000 dollars into Colts football. This money will serve as a means of buying football for our kids,” Okraku said.
The Congress, held at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), provided a platform for discussions on key topics, including upcoming elections and proposals for increased nomination fees.
