Standard Player Contract Wins Praise from Ghanaian Union as Historic Milestone
The signing of a Standard Player Contract is a “landmark success” for Ghana’s professional football players, according to the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG).
Following lengthy discussions and cooperative efforts between the two organizations on behalf of all professional football players in Ghana, the agreement with the Ghana Football Association will go into force for the 2025–2026 season.
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The Access Bank Division One League, the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League, and the Ghana Premier League will all fully adopt the standard player contract.
“This represents a landmark success,” said PFAG President Samuel Kuffuor, who enjoyed a distinguished playing career at the likes of Bayern Munich and Roma. “As the body for all professional footballers in the country, PFAG reiterates its commitment to ensuring a fair and consistent framework to safeguard the welfare of our members at all times.”
The primary objective of Ghana’s standard player contract is to provide guarantees on contractual obligations, creating a level playing field between clubs and minimising legal disputes.
It outlines the terms and conditions of the player’s employment, including duration, compensation and other relevant regulations.
