The Ghana Football Association has launched the National Football Philosophy termed “Ghana Football DNA”, at the Africa Trade House Conference Room in Accra.
The document, which was compiled by the Technical Directorate of the GFA, touched on many areas of the game, including football development, technical, funding, branding, and the spectators, among others.

The Football Association launched the National Football Philosophy, which depicts Ghana’s Football DNA
This follows research by the Technical Directorate and inputs from technocrats, National and Club Coaches, Administrators, Players, Referees, Supporters, Coach Instructors, Coach Educators, Politicians, Women in Football, and Sports Media Personalities among others.
The occasion was Graced by Hon.Kwame Agyenim Boateng, Chairman, Parliamentary select committee on Sports, and other members of the Committee.

John Paintsil, Laryea Kingston, Yusif Chipsah, Goalkeepers trainer of the Black stars Richard Kingston, Godwin Attram, Yaw Preko and other host Former footballers were also present.
Club and National team Coaches were also there to support the launching of the national football DNA

Bernard Lippert, Technical Director of the Football Association gave an Overview and insight into what went into identifying Ghana’s football DNA

The Ghana Football DNA identifies how we play, the current trends in football, the areas to strengthen, and how to get to where we want to be with our game.
Kurt Okraku, the FA President during the Launch also gave input on how the football Philosophy will improve our game.

The Ghana Football DNA will be the coaching and playing philosophy of Ghana Football.
Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth Hon. Kwame Agyenim Boateng thank the FA for identifying the country’s football DNA.
The document will be implemented throughout all technical education in the country.



Image Source: GFA Communications
Story written by Isaac Mortey – Sports Desk