In the Takoradi Metropolitan region, the Football Association launched its Football4Girls program, a grassroots effort aimed at giving girls a chance to play football, fostering their love for the sport, and supporting the goals of the GFA Women’s Football Strategy.
Ten metro schools participated in the event: Bishop O’Rorke Anglican School, All Saints Anglican School, Woode Methodist School, Korsah Complex School, Bethel Methodist Basic School, Perry Hayford School, Axim Road Primary School, Bishop Essuah Catholic School, Takoradi Presby Primary School, Bedu Addo Methodist Basic School, and Woode Methodist School.
The program’s goals were to increase grassroots female participation in football and increase awareness of girls’ football. Additionally, it gave the Football Association a stage on which to present the Women’s Football Strategy paths, assisting the girls in understanding the range of options open to them should they decide to pursue careers in football as players, coaches, referees, administrators, or sports professionals.
The girls were able to enjoy the sport, gain confidence, and make new friends thanks to the event’s combination of instructive sessions and enjoyable activities, such as friendly games.
Jennifer Amankwaa Sarpong, the GFA’s Head of Women’s Football Development, spoke at the event and characterized the project as a component of a revolution in grassroots women’s football.
GFA introduces Football4Girls to Takoradi basic schools
In order to ensure that women’s football in Ghana has a bright and sustainable future, the Football4Girls project continues to be a key component of the GFA Women’s Football Strategy. Its goals are to empower, inspire, and increase possibilities for young girls.
