Kurt Okraku is speaking with some young footballers from clubs
Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has underlined the importance of the newly launched UK Talent Identification Programme, describing it as a key part of the country's long-term football development strategy.
The initiative saw 40 players of Ghanaian descent from elite academies across England participate in a scouting and assessment programme in Bromley.
The event brought together young footballers from clubs including Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Everton as the GFA sought to identify talents capable of representing Ghana in the future.
Speaking after the programme, Okraku stressed that Ghana's talent search must extend beyond its borders to ensure the country remains competitive at international level.
"Our vision is to build strong national teams for the future by identifying the best Ghanaian talents wherever they may be in the world," he said.
"Programmes like this are critical to strengthening our talent pipeline and creating opportunities for young players to represent Ghana at the highest level."
The programme was delivered in partnership with Coach Hene Sporting Club, Ghanaians in the UK and Prince Lamona Consult and forms part of a broader strategy to connect with young players of Ghanaian heritage abroad.
The initiative comes at a time when many countries are increasingly investing in talent identification programmes targeting dual-national footballers.
For Ghana, the objective is not only to identify talented players but also to establish relationships with them and their families early in their development.
The programme follows a parents' engagement session hosted by the GFA and the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom, where officials outlined plans to strengthen pathways for players of Ghanaian descent.
The Football Association believes sustained engagement with young players abroad will help build stronger national teams and ensure Ghana remains competitive at youth and senior levels in the years ahead.
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