“Football 4 Girls” Project Launched in Adidome, Volta Region
In Central Tongu, Adidome – Volta Region, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has formally inaugurated the Football ‘4’ Girls grassroots project through the Volta Regional Football Association (VRA) and its Technical Directorate.
The program is a crucial component of the GFA Women’s Football Strategy, which aims to find and develop young players at the local level, particularly among girls attending basic schools.
In order to introduce young girls to organized football in a secure and encouraging setting, the launch event gathered together eight schools in the district for a fun-filled gala and development sessions.
DA Primary, Adidome, Kpogede Community School, RC Primary, Adidome ‘A’, RC Primary, Adidome ‘B’, Amedzo Bilingual School, EP Primary, Adidome, Global Primary, Adidome, and DA Primary, Avakpedome were among the participating schools.
In addition to helping young girls improve their football skills, the program gave them the confidence and inspiration to play the game. The GFA also carried out the Women’s Football Strategy’s “Education” pillar in addition to on-field initiatives. Girls were inspired by the inspirational success stories of local and international female football players and taught on dispelling social stereotypes about women in the sport.
In order to promote constructive communication and establish a school climate where girls are encouraged to play football as part of their overall development, instructors and head teachers were involved and encouraged.
Along with head teachers and instructors from the participating schools, Mr. Atsu Kuadey, the chairman of the Central Tongu District Football Association, attended the event. Souvenirs including footballs and customized T-shirts were given to the schools as part of the event. In order to maintain interest and training, the footballs are meant to be used during physical education classes.
By fostering talent from the ground up and making sure that every girl has the chance to play, learn, and succeed through football, the Football Association is dedicated to laying a solid basis for women’s football.
