FIFA Team arrives in Ghana for Financial Governance Workshop
Accra, Ghana - 29 Jan, 2025 - A team from FIFA has arrived in Ghana for a three-day workshop for General Secretaries and Chief Finance Officers, scheduled to take place from Wednesday, January 29 to Friday, January 31 at the Marriott Hotel in Accra.
Led by Meryem Atouk, FIFA's Finance Services Manager, the delegation includes Andre Portabella, Senior Capacity Development and Education Manager; Silmara Sousa, FIFA Regional Coordinator for Africa; and Raissa Toure, FIFA Division Office Coordinator.
Upon arrival, the team paid a courtesy visit to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and received a warm welcome from GFA General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo (Esq).
Joining him were Collins Dei, Chief Finance Officer, and Maxwell Caesar Kemeh, Local Liaison Officer for the seminar. Others present included Barbara Yankah of the Competitions Department, Referees Manager; Alex Kotey; and Saiyida Maryam Siba, Head of Financial Reporting at the GFA.
The seminar will bring together General Secretaries and Chief Finance Officers from Member Associations across the region. The workshop aims to enhance financial governance in football, covering key topics such as financial management, accountability, transparency, and efficient resource use within football organizations.
General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo expressed gratitude to FIFA for initiating this program, emphasizing its importance in enhancing financial management in Ghanaian football. He highlighted how the seminar would align local practices with international standards, strengthening the sport's administrative framework.
This training is expected to provide participants with valuable insights and tools to fortify their organizations' financial foundations, ensuring long-term sustainability, accountability, and effective resource management in football.
Source: GFA
