The Confederation of African Football (CAF) concluded a three-day regional club licensing workshop in Accra on Wednesday, May 22. The workshop aimed to provide updates on the Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP) and review the implementation status of the Club Licensing system in national competitions across Member Associations.

During his closing remarks, Prosper Harrison Addo, General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association, encouraged participants to utilize the insights and experiences of Club Licensing Managers from across the continent to enhance their efforts.

“Club Licensing is the single most important tool that can change the game. Here in Ghana, we’ve been on a journey and I’m glad that we’re now at the stage where we can do this online. It’s tedious work, but when you go through it successfully, you will appreciate that it can and will change the game,” Addo stated. He emphasized that club licensing is an ongoing process that requires continuous improvement to build a professional game in Africa.

The workshop, which had previously been held in Mauritania, Algeria, and Ethiopia, concluded its series in Ghana. Addo expressed gratitude to CAF for hosting the final session in Ghana and thanked participants, organizers, and instructors for their enthusiasm and efforts.

The Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP) is set to become operational in the 2024/2025 season.