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Volta Regional FA executives call on Regional Minister
The Executive Council of the Volta Regional Football Association (VRFA) last Friday paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, Mr Yao Archibald Letsa, at the Regional Capital, Ho.
The visit forms part of the RFA’s series of meetings and engagement with stakeholders in football. This is the second time the football fraternity is meeting the office of the Regional Minister.
Chairman of the Volta Regional Football Association, Daniel Agbogah, outlined a sequel of activities and steps the RFA has embarked on since assuming office in October 2019. He explained that plans are already in motion to grow the game in the region.
According to a statement released by the VRFA Communications Department, the plans included the secretariat’s request of land to build a regional head office (Secretariat), acquire offices for the nine functional districts football associations, revive juvenile football, deploy the “catch them young” policy to attract and develop budding talents in refereeing and strategies to develop women’s football.
Mr Agbogah further urged the Minister to assist in getting the district assemblies to appreciate the need to invest in sports with their sports fund and other sources of finance so as to reduce social vices that some idle youth may engage in.
The regional Chairman also used the medium to introduce members of the newly-elected Executive Council to the Minister.
In response, Deputy Regional Minister, Rev Johnson Avuletey, who spoke on behalf of the Regional Minister, advised the RFA to develop a vibrant team and put in place an action plan towards the revival of football in the region. He said the RFA must position itself towards an all-inclusive development plan for football in the region.
He also promised to immediately mediate on some proposals enumerated, especially the land acquisition through the regional lands commission and refer other concerns to the Regional Minister and other stakeholders for further action.
Rev Aveletey further tasked the VRFA to bring back the lost glories the region once enjoyed in the elite division by solidifying the regional Division Two teams for national standards.
Regional Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Kwame Amponfi Jr, also seized the opportunity to encourage the media on positive reportage of sporting activities in the region.
The Regional Executive Council further met the family of former Chairman of the VRFA, Mr Francis Dogbatse to express their condolences for the loss of his wife, Regina Adzo Dogbatse, who passed on in January, 2020 at the Ho Teaching Hospital.
A similar call would be made on the Mr Kwasi Owusu Yeboah, the Regional Minister for Oti Region, at a later date since the RFA also has oversight responsibility for the region.
Source: Ghanaian Times
The Black Queens will on Wednesday, April 29, learn their opponents for the African qualifying phase of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games Women’s Football Tournament.
The draw, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), will take place at CAF headquarters in Cairo and will be streamed live on CAF TV from 15:00 local time (12:00 GMT).
Ghana is among 35 national teams participating in the qualification campaign, which will determine the two African representatives for the women’s football tournament at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, scheduled for July 11 to 29, 2028.
The qualification series will be played over five rounds, with each nation aiming to secure one of the two available slots for Africa at the global event in Los Angeles.
Having recently climbed to 59th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings and currently ranked third in Africa, the draw marks the beginning of another major international mission, the quest to seek a return to Olympic football.
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially awarded the nation the rights to host the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.
CAF covered the decision in a letter addressed to the General Secretary, Lawyer Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq.
The decision underscores CAF’s strong confidence in the Ghana Football Association’s ability to organize and deliver a tournament that meets the highest standards of youth football on the continent.
Ghana last hosted the competition in 1999 – when the Black Satellites lifted the trophy on home soil amid scenes of national celebration.
Coincidentally, 2027 will mark the 70th Independence anniversary and the competition could be a great part of the celebrations.
CAF says it will work closely with the Football Association and a soon-to-be-established Local Organising Committee (LOC) to ensure the successful planning and execution of the tournament.
This collaboration is expected to focus on infrastructure readiness, logistics, security, and overall fan experience, all aimed at delivering a world-class event worthy of Africa’s growing football stature.
Beyond the excitement of hosting, the tournament represents a broader endorsement of Ghana’s reputation as one of Africa’s premier football hubs.
Over the years, the country has consistently demonstrated its capability to stage high-profile competitions, backed by passionate supporters, improving facilities and a rich football culture.
The CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations holds particular importance in the global football ecosystem. Widely regarded as a breeding ground for future stars, the competition has historically served as a launching pad for some of Africa’s most celebrated players. Many participants have gone on to achieve remarkable success at top European clubs and on the international stage, making the tournament a key showcase of emerging talent.
With history, passion and proven capability on its side, Ghana now stands poised to deliver a memorable and impactful U-20 AFCON tournament, one that could shape the future of African football once again.
