Joseph Tetteh Zutah, former captain of Medeama SC and current administrative manager, has been appointed as the Director of the Ghana FA Elite Training Academy.
The announcement came during the Ghana Football Association’s Meet the Press event in Kumasi.
Zutah’s extensive experience in football management, including his tenure with the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana and his role at Premier League champions Medeama SC, impressed the FA’s leadership, leading to his appointment.
The establishment of the GFA Elite Academy in Winkogo, Upper East Region, reflects the association’s commitment to grassroots football development.
Led by Kurt Okraku, the FA is expediting efforts to establish 15 additional Elite Academies nationwide, with the Winkogo center being the inaugural facility.
As the Director, Tetteh Zutah will oversee the operations of the Elite Academy, ensuring that it provides top-notch training to nurture the country’s young football talents.
The Ghana Football Association has entrusted Zutah to collaborate with industry experts to achieve the Academy’s objectives and cultivate the next generation of football stars.