GFA cuts sod for construction of 40-bed accommodation facility at Prampram

• Mr Okraku (right) and his Vice, Mark Addo, cutting the sod to mark commencement of the project • Mr Okraku (right) and his Vice, Mark Addo, cutting the sod to mark commencement of the project

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has cut the sod for the construction of a 40-bed accommodation facility at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Ex­cellence at Prampram.

He was supported by members of the Executive Council, delegates to Congress, former GFA top offi­cials including former Vice-Chair­man, Fred Pappoe, former General Secretary, Emmanuel Gyimah, and the media to perform the cere­mony at the new-look Technical Centre.

The construction of the 40-bed accommodation facility marks a significant and pivotal step towards upgrading the centre to meet inter­national standards.

Funded in part by the World Cup 2022 allocation from govern­ment, the project aims to elevate the centre’s infrastructure to ac­commodate various national teams and host matches.

President Simeon-Okraku applauded government for the support as he cut the sod for the start of the legacy project, which is expected to be delivered in accor­dance with very high standards and specifications.

“I am very excited to see today and celebrate the decision to construct a 40-bed accommodation facility here in Prampram. I want to use this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Executive Council and members of Congress for their support for such a major project for the forward march of our game,” President Simeon-Okraku said.

“I am equally grateful to the Government for showing leader­ship in offering financial support in ensuring the realisation of this fantastic project. The project includes many basic amenities to create a professional environment that will directly serve the national teams and contribute to the growth of Ghana football.”

“The effect of what I spoke about is what is manifesting and I hope that when we gather here again, we’ll be happy to inspect a fully constructed 40-bed accommo­dation facility,” he said.

The installation of floodlights at the AstroTurf and the construc­tion of top of range natural grass pitches, as well as the construction of a gymnasium, swimming pool and Futsal Arena are additional components of the comprehensive upgrade of the facility.”

These enhancements signify the GFA’s commitment to bolstering football infrastructure and provid­ing adequate facilities for training and development.

Since its inception, the Ghana­man Soccer Centre of Excellence has served as a key training and camping base for several of Gha­na’s national teams.

With these planned improve­ments, the centre is poised to further solidify its role in nurturing and developing football talent while facilitating the growth of the sport at the national level.

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