The Ghana Federation of American Football (GFAF) has taken a major leap in its grassroots development efforts by training Physical Education Coordinators nationwide to champion the growth of flag football in schools.
Over a 10-day National Coaching Clinic held at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium from May 12 to 23, 2025, 16 PE Coordinators drawn from all regions underwent intensive instruction in the rules, skills, and strategies of non-contact American football.
The initiative, backed by top U.S.-based coaches and players, is part of GFAF’s broader mission to introduce and institutionalize flag football in Ghana’s education system.
GFAF President, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, said the Federation is focused on building a solid foundation for the sport:
“We want to do things the right way so the youth, coaches, and schools can truly benefit. These coordinators are now equipped to return to their regions and ignite the flame of flag football in communities across Ghana.”
Endorsing the programme, Michael Ntow Ayerh, Director of Physical Education and Sports at the Ghana Education Service (GES), emphasized its alignment with GES’s objective of promoting sporting diversity in schools.
“It’s timely and crucial to the holistic development of students. We support this initiative fully,” he said.
Participants described the clinic as both practical and inspiring. Ben Blay-Essien from the Ashanti Region said:
“The passion from the instructors was contagious. We’re ready to replicate this energy in our schools and communities.”
The GFAF capped off the clinic with a ceremony attended by stakeholders including GFAF Vice President Mohammed Osman Nkosi, Uganda’s American Football Federation President Steven George Okeng, and representatives from the Ghana Education Service.
To solidify the programme’s impact, GFAF named two schools from each region—both basic and senior high levels—to serve as pilot centers for introducing flag football, complete with equipment and trained facilitators.
This strategic regional approach is designed not only to popularize flag football, but also to strengthen school sports, foster teamwork, and create new opportunities for youth engagement through international sport.
As the Federation gears up for more regional clinics and inter-school competitions, Ghana inches closer to becoming a continental leader in the development of American football.
