In a significant boost to the development of Colts Football in Ghana, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has successfully obtained $100,000 worth of footballs through the FIFA Forward programme. These footballs, aimed at enhancing Colts Leagues and clubs across the nation, have now arrived in the country.

The GFA is set to clear the footballs from the port and subsequently distribute them to the Regional Football Associations (RFAs). Representatives from the RFAs will be invited to the GFA Secretariat to collect their share, which will then be distributed to Colts Clubs in various regions.

The initiative, announced during the 29th Session of the GFA Congress by President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, is part of the Association’s broader plans to strengthen Colts Leagues and support Colts Clubs in Football Districts nationwide. The GFA Executive Council has approved this policy, emphasizing its commitment to grassroots football development.

The footballs acquired include Size 4 for use by U13 and U15 Colts clubs, while Size 5 will be allocated for U17 Colts clubs. Additionally, President Simeon-Okraku introduced the National Juvenile Awards during the Ordinary Congress in July 2023 to recognize and honor outstanding young talents in the field.