GFA and FIFA to review Ghana’s women’s football strategy at three-day Accra consultation

GhanaSoccernet · 10/30/2026, 4:58:08 PM

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and FIFA will bring together key stakeholders in women’s football for a three-day consultation in Accra from November 10 to 12, 2026, to assess progress and shape the next phase of the game’s development in the country.The initiative will provide a platform for football administrators, government representatives, technical officials and other partners to evaluate the GFA’s Women’s Football Strategy for 2023–2026 and identify priorities for the future.FIFA technical experts Thubaelihle Bridgette Sibanda and Rasha Nuri Meloudo will lead the sessions, which will involve representatives from across Ghana’s women’s football structure.Participants will include officials from the GFA’s technical and administrative departments, Women’s Premier League administrators, regional representatives, coaches, referees, former players and national team representatives.Government institutions, including the Ministries of Sports and Gender, the Ghana Education Service, sponsors and media organisations, will also be represented.The consultation will be conducted in two phases, beginning with a stakeholders’ workshop on November 10 and 11 at the GFA Technical Directorate in Airport Residential Area.The first phase will focus on reviewing the existing strategy, conducting SWOT and gap analyses, and identifying key areas requiring attention. Participants will also work towards establishing strategic priorities and...