Sports
CAF Football for reform coaching course starts at Nsawam Prison
The CAF Licence D Coaching course for female inmates commenced at the Nsawam Female Prison on Monday January 27, 2025.
This is historic and innovative in the reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates of Ghana’s prisons into society.
CAF Women Football in partnership with the GFA Foundation is organizing the Licence D Coaching course for female inmates at the Nsawam Female Prison.
The 8-day programme started on Monday January 27 and will end on Monday, February 3, 2025.
The 30 participants, which includes 25 female inmates and 5 prison officers, will receive CAF accredited Licence D Coaching certificates if they pass the exams on the final day.
The Course Instructors include Madam Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo, Joyce Boatey-Agyei, and Bernice Adutwumwaa, all CAF Women’s Football Instructors.
The CAF Football for Reform programme aims to provide female inmates with CAF-accredited coaching qualifications, improving their job prospects and supporting their reintegration into society after their release from prison.
This initiative highlights the transformative potential of football as a tool for rehabilitation and positive change.
GFA Communications
Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior.
In a statement, the club noted that “on behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club.”
According to the club, Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment midway through the season.
They added that this has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much more to play for this season.
“Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future.Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season with support from existing Club backroom staff, as we strive to achieve European qualification and progress in the FA Cup,” they added.
“As the Club works to bring stability to the Head Coach position, we will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment,” the statement concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Young Apostles defender Claude Shooting Bortey has been named NASCO player of the month for March following an outstanding run of performances.
The Young Apostles star edged out strong competition from Setsofia Aqetey of Vision FC and winger Samuel Okai of Bechem United after scoring three goals and earning one Man of the Match award during the period.
As part of his reward, Claude Bortey will receive a 43-inch NASCO Television set, courtesy of Electroland Ghana Limited, as well as a NASCO double-door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
GFA COMMUNICATIONS
