GFA Elections: Gifty Oware-Mensah launches “ Six Pillars of Women’s Football Strategy” campaign manifesto

Bankroller of Ghana Women’s Premier League side Berry Ladies, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has launched her campaign manifesto to support her bid to support her representative on the EXCO seat.

The launch was held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on Thursday 10th August, 2023 before proceeding to the GFA Secretariat to picked her nominations forms.

Addressing the gathering, Mrs. Gifty Oware-Mensah said: ”she will advocate for the creation of more football academies and grassroots competitions across Ghana to develop and showcase female talent from a young age.

”As a woman on the GFA Executive Council, I will champion female leadership within football and inspire more women to get involved at all levels, from playing to coaching to administration.

“Together, let us embark on a journey to elevate women’s football to unprecedented heights. I promise to be a vocal advocate, an attentive listener, and a proactive leader on the GFA Executive Council, advocating for the rights and aspirations of our remarkable female footballers.”

According to her, she has six policies in mind for women’s football which will focus on the grassroots, talent identification, marketing and sponsorship, national teams, league development and education.

The GFA’s Elective Congress, set to take place on September 27 in Tamale, will determine the new leadership of the association. As Oware-Mensah steps forward as a candidate, she aims to shape the future of women’s football in Ghana and drive positive changes within the sport