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GFA hosts first FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme for Premier League Clubs
A two-day FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme for Ghana Premier League Clubs opened at the Technical Centre of the Football Association on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq. welcomed participants to the workshop, which has attracted top Premier League Executives at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) in Prampram.
He emphasized the importance of the programme for the growth and professionalisation of Premier League clubs, while highlighting that the programme would provide clubs with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance their management structures, improve governance, and ensure sustainable development.
The General Secretary encouraged participants to fully engage in the sessions and apply the insights gained to elevate the standards of football in Ghana.
The knowledge-sharing and networking platform is aimed at enhancing the professionalisation of club operations, focusing on building capacities in management, governance, and overall club development for the Premier League teams.
FIFA Experience Instructor and Consultant Pedro Manuel Correia Miranda is the lead instructor for the programme.
FIFA’s delegation is headed by Solomon Mudege, the Head of FIFA Development Programmes- Africa, Marcos Picallo Aguilar- FIFA Senior Professional Football Manager, and Development, Silmara Sousa – MA Regional Coordinator, FIFA Development Programmes.
This initiative is part of FIFA’s broader effort to promote the professionalisation of football clubs across different leagues and regions, ensuring that clubs are better structured to handle the challenges of modern football.
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President John Dramani Mahama visits Black Stars
President John Dramani Mahama showed his support for the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
He was accompanied by several key figures, including Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddi Adams, Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Executive Council member and Black Stars Management Committee Chairman Dr. Randy Abbey, National Sports Authority Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah and former Ghana captains Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan.
Others included Management Committee members Samuel Aboabire (Chairman of the Greater Accra Football Association, Executive Council Member) and Moses Armah (Owner of Premier League side Medeama SC).
During his visit, President Mahama encouraged the players to make Ghana proud by giving their best and showcasing their skills on the international stage.
He also emphasized the importance of discipline, hard work, and unity, noting that these values are essential for achieving success in football and beyond.
The Black Stars are set to face Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to Morocco to play Madagascar on Monday, March 24, 2025.
President Mahama’s visit aimed to boost the team’s morale and motivation ahead of these crucial matches.
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Black Stars intensify preparations ahead of Chad, Madagascar Clashes
Ghana’s Black Stars continued their preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers with an intense third-day training session in Accra.
The team is gearing up for crucial Group I clashes against Chad and Madagascar.
With Ghana currently third in Group I after Madagascar’s win over Central African Republic, these matches are vital for Ghana’s World Cup qualification bid.
The training session saw the players engage in rigorous fieldwork, including shooting drills, passing exercises, and stretching.
The goalkeepers also had a separate session, working on their reflexes and shot-stopping.
The Black Stars will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to face Madagascar on March 24.
Below are photos of Wednesday’s training session:
