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Invest in juvenile football to build strong national teams – Alhaji Grusah
April 3, 2026
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Invest in juvenile football to build strong national teams – Alhaji Grusah

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Key Points

  • Veteran football administrator Alhaji Abdul Karim Grusah advocates for increased investment in juvenile football.
  • He emphasizes strengthening grassroots development to produce high-quality players for Ghana’s national teams.
  • Grusah questions the current Ghana Premier League's ability to consistently produce players capable of international competition.
  • He appeals to Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams to prioritize nationwide juvenile football for future talent.
  • Grusah stresses that rebuilding Ghana football must start with youth development, not short-term national team fixes.

Why This Matters

This matters for Ghana as football is a significant source of national pride and economic opportunity. A strong grassroots system is crucial for consistently developing top-tier talent, which can elevate the national teams' performance on the global stage and potentially lead to lucrative player exports, benefiting the national economy and reputation.

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