Kurt Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has passionately defended the state of colts football in the country, dismissing criticism from skeptics.
Addressing various football-related matters at a media briefing in Kumasi, Okraku expressed his confidence in the state of football development in Ghana, with a particular focus on the status of colts football.
Despite recent disappointment following the Black Stars’ performance at a major competition, Okraku stressed the resilience and vitality of colts football in Ghana.
“Overtime, we have brought back colts football to lovers of colts in this country. Currently, colts football is being played in all our 10 football regions. In every region of this country, colts football is being played,” Okraku said.
He outlined the active colts clubs in various regions, with the Ashanti Region having 194, Brong Ahafo Region with 178, Central Region with 120, Eastern with 165, and the Greater Accra Region with 327 clubs.
“The FA will continue to support colts football in the regions with the provision of trophies and medals for all our leagues in the country,” he added.
Furthermore, Okraku pledged continued support for colts football initiatives, promising the provision of trophies and medals for leagues across the country.
He also announced that the GFA had secured a significant investment of $100,000 to procure footballs for distribution to colts clubs, demonstrating the Association’s commitment to nurturing grassroots football talent.
