In a landmark move to elevate domestic football, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced a record-breaking prize structure for the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season, with the league winner set to receive GH₵2 million. This announcement, made by GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku at the 31st Ordinary Congress in Prampram, marks the highest payout in the league’s history.

💰 Full Prize Breakdown: Rewarding Performance Across the Table

The new prize structure ensures financial rewards for all top 15 clubs, incentivising competitiveness throughout the season:

Clubs finishing below 15th, including those relegated, will not receive financial rewards under this scheme.

📦 Pre-Season Boost: GH₵1 Million for Each Club

In addition to performance-based rewards, each GPL club will receive GH₵1 million in pre-season funding, courtesy of a strategic partnership between the GFA, Adesa Productions Limited, and the Government of Ghana. This support is aimed at strengthening club administration, improving player welfare, and enhancing the league’s commercial appeal.

👶 Youth Development Mandates: U-19 Players Must Feature

In a bold step toward nurturing future talent, the GFA has introduced mandatory youth inclusion rules for all GPL clubs:

• Minimum of 4 U-19 players in each matchday squad

• At least 2 U-19 players must play in every match

These regulations also extend to Division One and Division Two clubs, with increasing youth quotas at each level. The initiative is designed to accelerate player development and ensure a steady pipeline of talent for national teams.

⚽ Grassroots Expansion: Colts and Girls’ Football Get a Boost

Beyond the Premier League, the GFA is expanding its investment in Colts football and youth competitions:

• Free registration for 90 Colts players per club (U-13, U-15, U-17)

• Free officiating and training for 900 Colts coaches

• GH₵80,000 allocated to each region for U-15 Girls Leagues

• New inter-district and inter-regional youth tournaments for boys and girls

President Okraku emphasized, “These investments are about building a system that will consistently produce the next generation of football stars.”

📅 Season Kickoff: September 12, 2025

The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season is scheduled to begin on September 12, with clubs already preparing for what promises to be one of the most competitive and financially rewarding campaigns in recent history.

📝 Editorial Insight

This comprehensive prize and development package signals a transformative era for Ghanaian football. By combining financial incentives with youth mandates and grassroots investment, the GFA is laying the foundation for a more sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive league.

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