Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has urged for a review of the taxes imposed on football-related items, labeling the current tax policy as harmful to the growth of the sport in the country.

Speaking on the second day of the 30th Ordinary Congress held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Okraku emphasized the detrimental effect of taxing imported football items such as boots, which are essential for both national teams and grassroots development.

“The items imported by the GFA, or donated for use by the National Teams and for Grassroots Football development, have been taxed over the years. For a football industry that is already heavily resource-constrained, this practice is inimical to the development of the industry,” Okraku stated.

His remarks came after a ceremonial sod-cutting event on the opening day, which marked the commencement of new infrastructure projects, including a gym, swimming pool, and futsal arena. The previous, 29th Ordinary Congress was held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi.