Ghana Hosts CAF Club Licensing Regional Workshop: A Key Step in Advancing African Football

Ghana’s football community has taken a significant step forward with the successful inauguration of the CAF Club Licensing Regional Workshop, which kicked off in Accra on Monday, May 20, 2024.

The four-day workshop is a crucial event in the development of African football, bringing together representatives from 15 Member Associations to discuss the importance of club licensing in promoting professionalism and competitiveness in the sport.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, inaugurated the workshop, emphasizing the need for collective efforts and collaboration to drive the progress of African football.

“I am very happy to welcome all of you to this special city called Accra. I count Ghana as a blessed country to be given this opportunity to host all of you on behalf of the Confederation of African Football (CAF),” Okraku said.

He highlighted the significance of club licensing in establishing unified standards across all African football clubs. “We have to go through these moments.

Club licensing has become a key part of our developmental agenda.

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It’s the reason why I am very happy to be part of this special occasion which marks a major milestone in this long developmental journey led by Mohammed Sidat (the Head of Professional Football for CAF) and his team,” Okraku said.

“I know our President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe (CAF President) is watching us closely because club licensing is a key part of the many things on his heart,” Okraku added.

“He has said on many platforms that Africa must develop football and CAF must deliver football in the best possible way. And for us at CAF to deliver football, we have to go through these moments.”

The workshop aims to train users for the Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP), present the CAF Club Licensing regulatory framework (2022 edition) for men and women, and discuss the mandatory criteria for domestic and continental competitions.

The event is expected to bring together experts from various Member Associations to share knowledge, best practices, and experiences in implementing the club licensing system.

Okraku underlined the importance of the workshop, stating that “club licensing is critical for establishing unified standards across all African football clubs.

This ensures that clubs meet necessary criteria in areas such as infrastructure, financial stability, and player development. Licensing drives professionalism and improves the quality of administration, coaching, and overall club management.

It is indeed the cornerstone for creating a sustainable and competitive football environment.”

He emphasized the need for collective efforts among stakeholders, saying that “the progress of African football relies on our collective efforts and collaboration.

Together, we can achieve the goals of the club licensing system and enhance the quality of football across the African continent.”

The GFA President expressed optimism about the future of African football, saying that “I am optimistic about the outcomes of this workshop and this engagement that promises a bright future for football in Africa.

Let us share together; let us deliberate together; let us commit to ensuring that we push the agenda of the African game to the best of our ability.”

The workshop is a significant milestone in Ghana’s football development journey, demonstrating the country’s commitment to promoting professionalism and competitiveness in African football.

With the successful hosting of this event, Ghana is expected to play a key role in advancing the development of African football.

As Ghana’s football community looks forward to the future, it is essential to recognize the importance of collective efforts and collaboration among stakeholders.

The CAF Club Licensing Regional Workshop is a testament to this commitment, and it is expected to pave the way for greater success in African football.

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