GFA to distribute 15,000 jerseys, 15,000 shoes and 3,000 footballs to Colts clubs

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has pledged substantial support to Colts clubs as they prepare for the 2026/27 season. The package, unveiled at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, includes 3,000 footballs, 15,000 jerseys, and 15,000 pairs of casual shoes. This initiative, in partnership with Hoshi International, aims to bolster the grassroots pathway from community football into Ghana's organized game and national teams.

Under the three-year support agreement, each club will receive 10 footballs per season, two sets of football bibs per season for three years, and the initial equipment distribution. The GFA's annual investment in footballs for grassroots development is reported to be US$100,000.

This sixth consecutive Colts season since the system's revival in 2020 seeks to alleviate clubs' equipment challenges and strengthen the transition from local football to the national teams. The launch event gathered GFA officials, regional association representatives, club owners, coaches, former players, and other key stakeholders. Notably, Asamoah Gyan, a former Black Stars striker who progressed through the Colts system, attended the ceremony. Currently, there are 859 active Colts clubs across Ghana.