Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Okraku, has announced a $100,000 investment into Colts football as part of renewed efforts to revive grassroots football development.

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The announcement came during the official unveiling of vehicles for the Regional Football Associations. According to Okraku, the funds will be used to supply footballs and provide support to Colts teams nationwide.

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He also revealed that an additional $100,000 will be directed toward clubs in Division Two, Division Three, and the Women’s League.

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“We’ve decided to invest $100,000 in Colts football to supply footballs and provide essential support. Another $100,000 will go to the second, third, and women’s leagues,” he said.

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The initiative forms part of the GFA’s broader commitment to making football more accessible and inclusive across all levels, in line with the FIFA Forward Program; an initiative aimed at strengthening the global football ecosystem through infrastructure and development funding.

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of the trucks that from the FIFA FORWARD Program

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The announcement comes as the Ghana Football Association (GFA) continues to face backlash for allegedly neglecting grassroots football, especially the once-thriving Colts system that has produced many local talents over the years.

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With this new funding, the GFA aims to rebuild and improve youth football structures, with a strong focus on reviving the Colts system as a dependable way to develop the next generation of football stars.

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