The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has successfully launched the Girls for Goals program in Keta in the Volta Region. The launch was spearheaded by Deputy General Secretary (Admin), Ama Brobey-Williams with support from the Women’s Football Development office of the Technical Directorate.
Executive Council Member, Dr. Gifty Oware-Mensah, Director of the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence at Prampram, Winifred Mawudeku, and the head of the Women’s Football Development Desk at the Technical Directorate Jennifer Amakwaa Sarpong played an instrumental role in the successful organization of the program.
The Girls for Goals program is a 9-month empowerment initiative aimed at promoting gender equality through Sports, Education, Healthy Lifestyles, among young girls to inspire them reach their full potential. The program will provide training and mentorship to girls and boys aged 10-18, with a focus on football and other sports activities.
It also aims to promote grassroots football and increase participation in the sport through various campaigns.
The program brought together dignitaries, including the District Chief Executive of Keta, the Director of Education for the Keta Municipal Assembly, Chiefs and Elders of the Keta Traditional area and representatives from the Ghana Education Service together.
The Girls for Goals program aligns with the GFA’s vision of promoting women’s football. The program has received significant support from FIFA, the world football governing body, La guilde, GIZ, and the GFA.
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