The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is not broke, according to its General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo. His clarification comes amid ongoing discussions within the football ecosystem, where some claim that the GFA lacks funds.
Speaking on the matter, Prosper Addo dismissed the perception of a struggling institution. He explained that competitive teams are primarily supported by government funds but they are not broke.
Addo further revealed that the football governing body has created a structured pathway for player development. “So we have U15, U16 and we are even creating U21 for the women so that there is a pathway for all the national teams,” he said.
According to him, this pathway requires substantial resources, and while the government’s support is vital, the GFA also generates internal funds to sustain operations.
Support and Partnerships
Addo noted that partnerships also play an important role in financing the programs. “We have some partnership which helps. But we pull internal resources too. Because we need to,” he explained. He stressed the difficulty of preparing national teams without continuous investment, warning that waiting until a few weeks before competitions would be ineffective.
He highlighted the role of grassroots structures such as the U15 team, which receives direct support from the GFA. “Those are on us. And government supports us when they can, they do,” Addo clarified.
The GFA collaborates closely with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Sports, and the Ghana Education Service. Addo emphasized their role in ensuring smooth progression for young players. He explained that developing strong teams requires extended camping periods, which in turn demand significant funding. Despite the challenges, Addo maintained confidence in the association’s stability. “We are not broke,” he said.
Through his remarks, Prosper Addo reinforced that the GFA remains financially capable, contrary to perceptions within sections of the football community.
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