GFA Boosts Grassroots Drive with New Vehicles Under FIFA Forward Programme
The Ghana Football Association has reinforced its commitment to football development with the distribution of five new vehicles to key operational units under the FIFA Forward Programme.
The latest rollout benefits two Regional Football Associations, the Technical Directorate, the GFA Headquarters, and the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, expanding logistical support across the country’s football structure.
This move builds on an earlier initiative where eight of Ghana’s ten regions received double-cabin pickups, with the football governing body promising to extend the support after assessing the effective use of the initial fleet.
Speaking at the presentation, GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku highlighted the importance of the programme in driving grassroots football and acknowledged the role of FIFA in making it possible.
“We’re extremely grateful to FIFA, led by President Infantino, for the vision to support football via the Forward Programme. Ghana has been a big beneficiary, and we have utilised this programme for the benefit of the Ghanaian game,” he said.
He noted that the latest delivery represents the fulfilment of a pledge made to stakeholders and emphasized the importance of strengthening the foundation of the sport.
“Just about a year ago, we gave out eight pick-up vehicles to our regional offices, with a firm promise that we were going to add more. These vehicles are used for the promotion and development of football at the grassroots level, where the foundation of the sport is so important.”
The vehicles are expected to significantly improve mobility for regional bodies, enabling them to better supervise competitions, scout talent, and support grassroots, juvenile, and women’s football activities.
At the technical level, both the Technical Directorate and the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence are set to benefit from enhanced operational efficiency, aiding their day-to-day activities and long-term development programmes.
Okraku believes the initiative is part of a broader vision to rebuild Ghana football from the ground up.
“I think that gradually, we’re laying a solid foundation for the development of the Ghanaian game and I hope that every beneficiary will put this vehicle to its fullest use.”
The GFA has also underscored the need for accountability, urging all beneficiaries to ensure the vehicles are properly maintained and used strictly for football development purposes.
