The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has rolled out its Football4Girls programme in Effia Kuma, within the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly in the Western Region, as part of its wider Women’s Football Strategy. The initiative aims to nurture young female talent and ensure that every girl has the opportunity to play football without barriers.
The event attracted strong backing from key stakeholders, including members of the Western Regional Football Association Executive Council, women’s representative Madam Amy Fyn-Thompson, District Football Association Chairman for Effia Kwesimintsim Boniface Anwilo, Western Regional P.E. and Sports Coordinator Michael Quarshie, and Municipal P.E. and Sports Coordinator Richard Ankama.
Also present were local educators and administrators such as Daniel Kotei Ashie, Emmanuel Koomson, George A. Skah, Bright Cudjoe, Razak Moro, and Ebenezer Amoako, whose involvement underscored the community’s commitment to empowering girls through sport.
Participating schools included Rev Dunwell Methodist School, Rev Grant Methodist School, Effia Kuma Methodist Basic School, Good Shepherd Anglican School, Nana Brempong Yaw School, Whindo MA School, Whindo Assakae MA School, Anaji Estate Key School, Anaji M/A School, and Lagos Town M/A School, all of which contributed enthusiastic pupils eager to take part in the programme.
The initiative was led by Jennifer Amankwaa Sarpong, Head of Women’s Football Development at the GFA, who outlined the vision and mission of the Women’s Football Strategy to parents and pupils. She encouraged parents to guide and support their daughters in pursuing football while sharing success stories to inspire the young participants.
Activities on the day featured fun games, a physical education session, and the distribution of branded T-shirts and football equipment, all aimed at raising awareness and creating a welcoming environment for girls to enjoy the sport.
The GFA reaffirmed its commitment to advancing grassroots women’s football through the Grassroots Football: Football4Girls Project, describing the Effia Kuma programme as another milestone in the growth of women’s football in Ghana.
