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GFA Concludes First Batch of Free License D Coaching Course in Ashanti Region

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7 months ago

August 14, 2024

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has successfully concluded the first batch of its Free License D coaching course in the Ashanti Region. The course, which is part of the GFA’s strategic plan to enhance grassroots football coaching, took place over an intensive 5-day period and saw the participation of 30 coaches selected from juvenile (colts) clubs across the region.

As the first region among the ten football regions in Ghana, Ashanti Region had the honour of launching this nationwide coaching initiative. The course was offered free of charge to all participants, with the full cost covered by the GFA. Upon successful completion, all participants were awarded certificates, signifying their readiness to contribute to the development of youth football.

The GFA’s ambitious goal is to train 900 coaches over a three-year period, aiming to address and rectify fundamental issues in grassroots coaching. This initiative is a critical component of the GFA’s broader strategy to strengthen the foundation of football in Ghana by equipping coaches with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Addressing the participants on behalf of GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, JoeSalaam Abubakar, Vice Chairman of the National Juvenile Committee, praised the coaches for their dedication and commitment. He encouraged them to leverage social media and other resources to continue their professional development and to enhance their coaching methods.

“On behalf of our hardworking President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, I congratulate all of you for this important achievement.

“It’s yet another significant moment in the history of Ghana football. You must first of all, count yourselves lucky for being the first batch of coaches enrolled onto this free License D Coaching Course of the GFA. We have 270 more to train for free this year and in 3 years, the FA will train 900 coaches at this level for free,” he noted.

“This is a program aimed at changing the coaching narrative at the grassroots level and we believe that your will be the torchbearers.”

“This must be the beginning of your greatness. Learning to become better is now easier with the internet at your disposal. Read more, watch more coaching drills on YouTube and make yourselves better.

“When you say a word of prayer, remember our hardworking president. He’s really working tirelessly to make our football better,” he added.

The initiative is expected to have a lasting impact on the future of Ghanaian football, beginning with the youth and their coaches.

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Kurt E.S Okraku elected CAF Executive Committee member

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3 days ago

March 12, 2025

Net News Ghana

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has been successfully elected as a member of the Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The four-year term runs from 2025-2029.

The President, who was elected uncontested, joins the 24-member committee of the powerful body of the continent’s governing body.

Kurt Okraku’s election to the CAF Executive Committee comes as recognition of his remarkable leadership at the Football Association, where he has worked to rejuvenate Ghanaian football since taking office in 2019.

His efforts to enhance transparency, promote grassroots football, women’s football and focus on youth development have been well noted within the African football community.

With Ghana’s strong footballing tradition and legacy, the presence of the GFA boss on the CAF EXCO is seen as an opportunity to advance the interests of the country and help promote football development across Africa.

Mr. Okraku’s role will give Ghana a stronger voice in the decision-making processes that shape the future of football on the continent.

President Simeon-Okraku becomes the sixth Ghanaian to serve on the CAF Executive Committee in a list that includes Ohene Djan, Kobina Hagan, Nana Fredua Mensah, Samuel Okyere, and Kwesi Nyantakyi.

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GFA concludes training of Club Safety and Security Officers and Regional Sports Security Officers

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4 days ago

March 11, 2025

Net News Ghana

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has successfully concluded its training program for Club Safety and Security Officers (CSSOs) and Regional Sports Security Officers (RSSOs).

This comprehensive training, which took place from March 7 to March 10, 2025, aimed to throw more light on the enhance safety and security measures across Ghanaian football.

The training was conducted zonally, covering all 86 elite clubs and 16 regions. Participants were divided into three zones, with Zone 2 covering the Ashanti, Western, Western North, and Central Regions, and Zones 1 and 3 covering the remaining regions.

The training modules included:

Challenges of Safety and Security in Ghana: Identifying and addressing key safety and security concerns in Ghanaian football.

Roles of the Club Safety and Security Officer (CSSO) and collaboration with Regional Safety and Security Officers (RSSO): Defining the roles and responsibilities of CSSOs and RSSOs, and promoting effective collaboration between them.

Club Safety and Security Officer Checklist: Providing a comprehensive checklist for CSSOs to ensure that all safety and security protocols are in place.

Introduction to the Enhanced Safety and Security Protocols 2025: Introducing new safety and security protocols aimed at improving safety and security at match venues.

Practicum and scenario session: Providing hands-on training and scenario-based exercises to prepare participants for real-world safety and security challenges.

The training workshop was led by DCOP Lydia Donkor, Chairperson of the Security Committee. Others included Capt (Rtd) Nick Owusu, Vice Chairman of the Safety Committee, Julius Ben Emunah, Head of Competitions, John Ansah, Felix Bewu and Emmanuel Osei, members of the Safety and Security Committee.

This training is part of the GFA’s enhanced approach to ensuring improved safety and security at match venues across all competitions.

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Kurt Okraku, Mark Addo, Prosper Addo attend 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo

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5 days ago

March 10, 2025

Net News Ghana

President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has led a three-man Ghanaian delegation to the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt.

The President, who has arrived in Cairo, is being accompanied by Vice-President Mark Addo and General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo Esq.

The GFA boss will CAF chair Zonal meeting of WAFU B on Monday morning as part of several engagements lined up prior to the Extraordinary General Assembly, scheduled for Wednesday March 12. In attendance will be CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe and General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba.

GFA Vice-President Mark Addo and General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo will also attend the zonal meeting.

After the CAF Zonal Union meetings, it will be followed by a friendly matches featuring CAF officials and African football legends this evening.

The CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) will hold a meeting to discuss progress and the future of African football on Tuesday March 11, 2025 before the Extraordinary General Assembly officially takes place on Wednesday March 12, 2025, which will be concluded with an official press conference in the afternoon by CAF President, Dr. Motsepe.

Key African football leaders, including presidents of CAF’s 54 Member Associations and its six Zonal Unions, as well as senior international football stakeholders, are attending the three-day event, starting today March 10, 2025.

The 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly will be held in Cairo on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, at the Marriott Mena House.

The event will start at 10h00 Cairo Time (08h00 GMT).