Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku says the FA has fulfilled its promise to channel improved revenues back into domestic football, leading to increased financial support and expanded competitions across all levels of the game.
"I remember when we met in Congress in Kumasi in 2023, I made a statement that the marketing department had worked so well that inflows had improved, and we would give part of those inflows to our clubs. I think the FA has stuck to that promise," he said to GFA Media.
According to Okraku, Premier League clubs received one million Ghana cedis each at the start of the season, while the overall prize package now exceeds nine million Ghana cedis, with the eventual champions set to earn two million Ghana cedis, a figure he described as historic.
He added that referee remuneration has more than doubled, with FIFA referees now earning 2,500 Ghana cedis per match, alongside additional incentives.
At the Division One level, Okraku said matches are now broadcast live on free-to-air television, while clubs receive footballs, equipment, and direct financial support. The FA also absorbs officiating fees that previously burdened clubs.
He further noted increased investment in women’s football and grassroots competitions, including annual funding for equipment for Division Two and Three clubs and new youth tournaments introduced in partnership with KGL.
Okraku believes these interventions are helping to revive passion for the domestic game while creating financial opportunities across the football ecosystem.
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