The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that players in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) will earn a minimum monthly net salary of GHS 1,500 under a new policy aimed at improving player welfare and professionalising the domestic game.

The initiative, which also covers the Division One League and Women’s Premier League, follows consultations with clubs and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG).

The MoU also led to the introduction of a standard contract template for professional footballers.

Alongside the GH¢1,500 minimum for GPL players, the new framework sets a minimum net monthly salary of GH¢700 for Division One League and Women’s Premier League players.

The figures will apply to all contracts signed during the next registration window, while players already under contract will see the changes take effect at the start of the 2026/2027 league season.

GFA President Kurt Okraku described the move as a landmark decision for Ghanaian football.

“This decision reflects our firm commitment to protecting the welfare of our footballers and ensuring they are rewarded fairly for their talent and hard work.

"By introducing minimum salaries, we are raising standards in our leagues, strengthening the value of the Ghanaian game, and creating a more professional and sustainable future for our players and clubs alike,” he said.

The GFA believes the reform will enhance player retention, attract more talent into the local leagues, and boost the competitiveness of Ghanaian football.