FIFA has officially endorsed a groundbreaking proposal from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to elevate the Women’s Representative on its Executive Council to the position of 2nd Vice President, a major step toward enhancing female leadership and advancing women’s football in Ghana.
The proposed amendment, part of broader statutory reforms, aims to position the elected female representative third in command within the GFA hierarchy. This aligns with FIFA’s global mandate requiring each confederation to include at least one woman in its executive leadership and reflects the organization’s wider push for gender inclusion in football governance.
However, the change is not yet final. It must first be ratified by the GFA Congress, Ghana football’s top decision-making body, at its upcoming session on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A three-quarters majority vote is needed to enshrine the amendment into the GFA Statutes.
The proposal’s journey began over three years ago when the GFA received several recommendations for statute amendments. In response, a Statutes Review Committee led by Dr. Randy Abbey was formed to engage stakeholders across the football ecosystem, from Premier League and Division One clubs to Women’s Premier League teams and regional bodies, in a transparent, consultative process.
Following extensive discussions, the finalized proposals were submitted to FIFA and CAF governance departments for review, culminating in FIFA’s recent approval.
If ratified by Congress, the move will mark a transformative moment in Ghanaian football, placing women in a key leadership position and reinforcing the GFA’s commitment to gender equity. It also sets a progressive benchmark for football federations across Africa, showing that true inclusion involves not just representation, but real power in decision-making.