Yaw Preko backs renewed push to revive Colts football
His comments come after President John Mahama called for the revival of the traditional Colts League and the GFA launched the 2026/27 Colts Football Season.
Former Ghana international Yaw Preko has expressed support for the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) renewed efforts to revitalize Colts football. He emphasized that grassroots development is crucial for producing future stars in the sport. This stance comes after President John Mahama advocated for the resurgence of the traditional Colts League, with the GFA launching the 2026/27 Colts Football Season.
Preko, who once benefited from the Colts system, firmly believes that Ghana must fortify the foundation of youth football. "I’m 100% with the FA. You know, grassroots is the key. So, what we need to do is make sure that we go back to the grassroots and make it better," he stated. He further added, "If the roots are strong enough, we’ll get future stars to represent us."
The revived Colts programme now boasts 859 active clubs, and the GFA is investing in coaching, competitions, and player development. The primary objective is to create a pathway for young talents from community football to ascend into professional football and eventually into national teams.
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