The Ghana Federation of American Football (GFAF) has officially announced its incorporation under the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, marking a significant milestone in introducing American football to the Ghanaian public.
Led by President Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, a professional NFL athlete, the federation aims to promote the sport nationwide.
“The Ghana Federation of American Football (GFAF) is proud to announce its incorporation under the authority of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, Ghana.
The Federation will be led by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, a professional NFL athlete and visionary dedicated to youth development and the international expansion of sports,” a statement released on April 10, 2025, read.
As the official governing body for American football in Ghana, the GFAF is launching a strategic and sustainable plan to establish and grow the sport across all 16 regions of the country.
Key objectives include:
Introducing American football across all 16 regions, along with the development of infrastructure and facilities to support talent identification and growth.
Providing development kits to schools nationwide and integrating the sport into inter-school competitions and youth sports programs.
Establishing a national league to foster competition, sportsmanship, and community development through structured gameplay.
The Ghana Federation of American Football is committed to empowering the next generation of athletes and elevating Ghana’s presence on the global stage of American football.
With the support of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the federation is poised to make a lasting impact on the country’s sporting landscape.
Official statement below:
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