The Parliament of Ghana has committed to funding the training and upgrading of 275 Physical Education (P.E) teachers from each constituency to become CAF-licensed coaches.

This initiative, part of the activities celebrating 30 years of Parliamentary Democracy in Ghana, will involve the selected teachers undergoing training conducted by CAF-certified instructors.

The programme aims to equip these teachers with the necessary technical and tactical skills, enabling them to return to their constituencies and share their newfound knowledge with colleagues.

This, in turn, will provide grassroots football players with the proper guidance needed to excel in the sport.

As part of the anniversary celebrations, Parliament organised a special football match between Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak, held at the Accra Sports Stadium on 17th July.

Asante Kotoko emerged victorious, defeating Hearts of Oak 2-1 to claim the trophy.

The win has earned Kotoko the opportunity to play against DC United in the United States next month as part of their prize package.

Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, underscored the vital role football plays in national development.

Speaking during a review meeting following the historic match, Speaker Bagbin highlighted football’s unique position as the nation’s passion, emphasising the importance of leveraging this to promote democratic values in Ghana.

"The United Kingdom has utilised football to advance various aspects of their national development. We, too, must harness the power of football to drive our nation forward, promote democracy, and ultimately foster economic growth," he stated.

He further added, "Ghana possesses all the necessary ingredients to succeed in football, and we must seize this opportunity to use the sport to educate people on the importance of embracing democracy."