GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has applauded the KGL Group for funding the Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship, which has served as a unique platform for unearthing the next generation of Ghana's football talents.
The KGL Group, via its Foundation, has provided One million United States dollars covering a period of five (5) years in sponsoring the Colts talent identification Championship.
The Championship, which is in its fourth year, has been instrumental in producing top talents for national teams and domestic clubs.
President Simeon-Okraku, who watched Tuesday's Group A matches at the 2024 Championship, along with FIFA officials at the GFA technical centre at Prampram, hailed the KGL Group for the immense financial support offered to Colts Clubs across the ten football regions.
"First of all, I'm very appreciative of the quantum of investment from KGL group. The support from the KGL Foundation, led by Chairman Alex, has been an amazing blessing to Colts football in our country. Investing a million US dollars over five years towards the development of Colts football is something one ought to be very happy about," President Okraku said.
While commending KGL Group for the huge financial support, the President also highlighted transparency and accountability as the bedrock of the Ghana Football Association.
"I would say kudos to the entire family of KGL. I think that it's also a confirmation of their trust and belief in the leadership of football in our country. We have been very clear and we are very transparent in accounting for every dollar they have invested: Just like we have been very transparent with all corporate entities who have been part of our journey since 2019," he added.
"And working in trust with corporate Ghana is always the way to go. Once they believe in what you do, they trust that you will use and apply their resources judiciously as you promised. They will always come on board. KGL is one of those who absolutely believe in the leadership of the FA and the development of football, thus offering opportunities to young kids."
"The future of our country depends on our youth. We are growing every day. We need people to take over the mantle. And to do that, you need to create opportunities, you need to invest, and you need to give them a clear vision. This is definitely what the Football Association, your Football Association, is all about." he concluded.
The KGL Foundation U17 Inter-Regional Colts Football has been pivotal and impacted positively on the development of Ghana Football since it started four years ago, producing a pool of talent for the various national youth teams and domestic clubs.
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