The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is on the brink of a major leadership reform as FIFA has officially given its blessing to a constitutional amendment that would allow the GFA President to serve up to three terms — an increase from the current two-term limit.
The move, which brings the GFA’s leadership structure in line with both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), addresses a longstanding inconsistency within Ghana’s football governance: Executive Council members have been permitted to serve three terms, while the presidency was capped at two.
This potential reform is the result of a rigorous and consultative process that began over three years ago. Responding to multiple proposals from its membership, the GFA established a Statutes Review Committee chaired by Executive Council member Dr. Randy Abbey. The committee engaged various stakeholders across Ghana’s football ecosystem — including representatives from the Premier League, Division One League, Women’s Premier League, and all ten Regional Football Associations — to gather broad-based input.
After months of stakeholder consultations and analysis, the proposals were submitted to both FIFA and CAF for further review. FIFA’s response was clear: it endorsed the proposed term extension and, notably, supported another key reform — the elevation of the Women’s Representative on the Executive Council to the position of 2nd Vice President of the GFA. This move signals FIFA’s continued push for gender inclusivity in football governance.
However, not all proposals received the green light. FIFA advised against expanding the size of the Executive Council at this time, recommending that such structural adjustments be handled with greater planning and alignment with international governance best practices.
The final say on any changes, though, lies with the GFA Congress — the only body empowered to amend the Association’s statutes. According to GFA regulations, more than 50% of eligible delegates must be present, and any amendment requires a three-quarters majority vote to be adopted.
With FIFA’s approval secured, the proposal to extend the presidential term limit will be presented at the next GFA Congress, scheduled for August 12, 2025. If passed, the amendment will formalize a three-term limit for the GFA President, setting a new precedent for leadership continuity while aligning Ghanaian football governance with global standards.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Nana Agyenim Boateng Sikapa
