Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has expressed satisfaction with the organisation and quality of players at the Association’s latest elite scouting programme for young footballers of Ghanaian descent in London and surrounding areas.
The GFA President, who attended the exercise, commended the smooth organisation of the event, describing it as an encouraging first step in identifying talented players in the Ghanaian diaspora.
According to him, the programme was well coordinated, with participants arriving on time and demonstrating a high level of commitment throughout the session.
“I am very impressed with how everything has been organised. The session started on time, the players reported early, and the turnout has been excellent,” he said.
Although many of the youngsters are currently in the off-season, President Simeon-Okraku noted that their fitness levels did not overshadow the impressive quality and potential displayed on the pitch.
“You could tell that some of them are coming from the off-season, but that does not take away from the talent they possess. From what I have seen, the quality is very encouraging,” he added.
The GFA President explained that the responsibility for selecting players lies with the technical scouting team. However, he believes the exercise has revealed a promising pool of talent that could strengthen Ghana football in the years ahead.
He also described the initiative as an important opportunity for young players of Ghanaian heritage living abroad to pursue a pathway into the national team setup.
“This is a great beginning for Ghana football and for these young players. It shows them that there are opportunities available for them to represent their country if they continue to work hard,” he said.
President Simeon-Okraku reaffirmed the GFA’s commitment to making the scouting programme an annual event while expanding it to other countries with large Ghanaian communities.
According to him, parents, clubs and players will continue to receive updates through the same communication channels used for the current exercise as preparations are made for future scouting sessions.
The London scouting programme forms part of the GFA’s broader strategy to identify and integrate talented Ghanaian-born players living abroad into the country’s football development system and strengthen the future of the Black Stars and other national teams.
