The Football Association of Wales (FAW) and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have formed a new strategic alliance aimed at enhancing coach development, sharing best practices, and exploring future collaborative opportunities in football between the two countries.
As part of this partnership, Ghanaian coaches will gain access to the FAW’s esteemed coach education system. A group of promising coaches selected through the Ghana national program will travel to Wales in 2026 to embark on their development journey, contributing to the sustained growth of football in Ghana.
A senior delegation from the GFA, headed by President Kurt Okraku, recently visited the FAW’s headquarters in Hensol to meet with FAW CEO Noel Mooney and Chief Football Officer Dr. David Adams. The discussions centered on mutually beneficial areas, including potential youth and senior international matches between Cymru and Ghana, who have recently secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
FAW CEO Noel Mooney expressed: “We are thrilled to forge this partnership with the Ghana Football Association. Collaborative efforts like this offer valuable chances to exchange ideas and support the ongoing advancement of football globally.”
FAW Chief Football Officer Dr. David Adams remarked: “This partnership demonstrates the FAW’s increasing prominence on the international stage. It will provide our young male and female players the opportunity to experience football outside of Europe, introducing diversity and challenge as we work towards consistent qualification for major tournaments. Simultaneously, it allows us to impart knowledge to a successful African footballing nation and learn from their strategies.”
GFA President Kurt Okraku was equally enthusiastic about the opportunities this strategic partnership would present, stating: “This partnership signifies another crucial milestone in our quest to create a stronger, smarter, and more globally integrated Ghanaian football scene. We are excited to deepen our ties with the Football Association of Wales, an organization renowned for its dedication to excellence in coach education.
The chance for our skilled coaches to benefit from this environment will have a direct positive impact on player development in our country and ultimately strengthen our national teams at all levels.”
The conversations held between the GFA and the FAW reflect a shared conviction that football flourishes when associations learn from one another, share ideas, and provide players the opportunity to experience different playing styles. Both associations concurred that this collaboration was timely and would benefit both sides, thereby enriching the football cultures in Ghana and Wales.
