Accra: The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has received a delegation from FIFA, ahead of a three-day seminar for General Secretaries and Chief Finance Officers in Ghana.
According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop is scheduled from Wednesday, January 29 to Friday, January 31 at the Marriott Hotel in Accra. The seminar aims to enhance financial governance in football, covering topics such as financial management, accountability, transparency, and efficient resource use within football organizations.
The FIFA delegation is led by Meryem Atouk, FIFA's Finance Services Manager, and includes Andre Portabella, Senior Capacity Development and Education Manager; Silmara Sousa, FIFA Regional Coordinator for Africa; and Raissa Toure, FIFA Division Office Coordinator. Upon arrival, the delegation was received by GFA's General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo (Esq), alongside Collins Dei, Chief Finance Officer, and Maxwell Caesar Kemeh, Local Liaison Officer for the seminar.
Also in attendance were Barbara Yankah of the Competitions Department, Referees Manager Alex Kotey, and Saiyida Maryam Siba, Head of Financial Reporting at the GFA. This gathering is set to bring together General Secretaries and Chief Finance Officers from Member Associations across the region.
Mr. Harrison Addo expressed gratitude to FIFA for initiating the program, emphasizing its importance in enhancing financial management in Ghanaian football. He highlighted how the seminar would align local practices with international standards, strengthening the sport's administrative framework.
This training is expected to provide participants with valuable insights and tools to fortify their organizations' financial foundations, ensuring long-term sustainability, accountability, and effective resource management in football.
