GFA President Engages Education Minister to Foster Football-Education Collaboration

Dialogue for Progress

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), paid a visit to the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu. This meeting aimed to explore potential areas for collaboration between the GFA and the Ministry, focusing on promoting both football and education in Ghana.

Gratitude and Commitment

The discussion took place at the Ministry of Education’s offices in Accra, where President Simeon-Okraku expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome from the Minister. He appreciated the productive dialogue on topics that connect education and football. The GFA President emphasized his organization’s dedication to forming a robust and sustainable partnership with the Ministry, grounded in shared values and objectives that benefit the nation.

Integrating Football into Education

The conversation revolved around enhancing the relationship between education and football, specifically how the sport can be woven more thoroughly into the educational system to encourage youth growth, discipline, and talent identification.

GFA Initiatives

President Simeon-Okraku showcased various initiatives led by the GFA, such as the “Catch Them Young Refereeing Programme” and the “School Football Development Project.” These programs illustrate the GFA’s alignment of its development strategies with the national education system. He also reiterated the GFA’s willingness to partner with the Ministry on policies that promote physical education and improve football facilities in schools.

Minister’s Support

Hon. Haruna Iddrisu praised the GFA President and his team for their proactive approach to nurturing football across all levels, recognizing the critical role education plays in cultivating well-rounded footballers. The Minister assured his willingness to collaborate closely with the GFA to strengthen the connection between academic studies and sporting excellence, ensuring that young talents receive comprehensive development.

Strengthening Institutional Partnerships

This meeting is part of President Simeon-Okraku’s overarching strategy to establish robust institutional partnerships that enhance football governance, youth development, and the broader sporting ecosystem in Ghana.

President Simeon-Okraku was joined by Executive Council members Samuel Aboabire and Gideon Fosu, along with the Football Association’s technical director, Professor Joseph Kwame Mintah.