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GFA Exco approves 3 developmental funds
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has approved three developmental funds for the federation.
The funds among others are set up to help the GFA improve in the areas concerned.
They include the Central Fund, Medical Fund and the World Cup Benefit Fund.
The Central Fund, according to an FA statement, was set up to support activities of Juvenile and Women’s football, Regional Football Federations (RFA’s) and the Medical Fund.
This fund, it said, was important due to the pressing need for a dedicated source of funding for the aforementioned activities.
Sources for the funds will be 10 per cent of all net statutory payments to the GFA and all net revenues accruing to the GFA from the participation of national teams in International assignments, two per cent of revenue generated from Football Development Fund (FDF) via international transfers and revenues from corporate sponsorship
The Medical Fund was set up to cater for serious injuries to players in the Premier, Division One and Elite Women’s division with sources as the Central Fund and proceeds from all FA Cup matches. Injuries such as bones, cartilage and ligaments shall not be solely left to the responsibility of clubs.
The Council, according to the statement, looks forward to securing partnerships with medical institutions and experts in ensuring that players especially, operate at optimum level at all times and are also guaranteed of quality medical care where the need arises.
“The GFA is also looking to build the capacity of medical personnel at all clubs. This shall be achieved through retraining and certification of all practitioners while also enhancing the credentials of prospective practitioners.”
The Special World Cup Benefit Fund will enable key stakeholders benefit from World Cup participation for development projects.
For this purpose, 30 per cent of net revenue accruing to the GFA from World Cup participation of the Black Stars shall be channeled to key stakeholders in the following ratio: 60 per cent to Premier, Division One League (DOL) and Women’s Premier League (WPL) players and 10 per cent to Juvenile Football: 10 per cent to RFAs, 10 per cent to PFAG, five per cent to the Ghana League Clubs Association GHALCA and five per cent to the Coaches Association.
The funds will help address pertinent issues and challenging areas of operation of stakeholders in the industry, giving an attestation to the FA’s mission of igniting passion and creating wealth for all in football.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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