GFA Launches Maiden FIFA U15 Girls Regional Colts Leagues

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially launched the maiden edition of the FIFA U15 Girls Regional Colts Leagues, marking a significant milestone in the development of women’s football in the country.

The initiative, rolled out under FIFA’s Women’s Football Development Programme, was unveiled at the GFA headquarters in Accra during a colourful ceremony that brought together key stakeholders in the women’s game.

Present at the event were FIFA Consultant Thuba Sibanda, members of the GFA Executive Council, Regional Football Association Chairmen, technical experts, football administrators and young footballers.

Speaking at the launch, GFA General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo emphasised the need for collective ownership and collaboration to ensure the long-term success of the programme. He urged all stakeholders to remain committed to identifying and nurturing young female talent across the country.

GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku expressed appreciation to FIFA for its continued support, describing the initiative as the result of strong partnerships and purposeful investment.

“I wish to begin by expressing our profound appreciation to FIFA for its continued support through the Women’s Football Development Programme. This initiative is a testament to what is possible when vision, partnership and purposeful investment come together in service of development,” he said.

President Simeon-Okraku highlighted the deliberate investments made in women’s football since his administration took office in 2019.

“Since assuming office in 2019, my administration has been unwavering in its commitment to women’s football. We made a clear choice to move beyond rhetoric and invest strategically, structurally and sustainably,” he stated.

He noted that the U15 Girls Regional Colts Leagues provide, for the first time, a nationally coordinated development pathway for young female footballers.

“This league provides a structured and competitive platform for young girls across all 10 football regions of our country, ensuring early talent identification, consistent development and increased participation,” he added.

The U15 Girls Regional Colts Leagues are designed to strengthen grassroots football by promoting talent identification, long-term player development and increased participation, while instilling values such as discipline, teamwork and excellence.