GFA Introduces Minimum Salaries for Professional Footballers in Ghana

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the introduction of minimum monthly salaries for professional footballers in the Ghana Premier League (GPL), Division One League (DOL), and the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

This affects players already under contract effective the 2026/2027 league season and players with contracts signed during the next registration window.

Announcing the new measure, the Ghana Football Association said Ghana Premier League players will receive a Minimum NET monthly salary of GHS 1,500.00 while Division One League players and Women’s Premier League players will receive a Minimum NET monthly salary of GHS 700.00.

In a statement, the Association explained that the policy shift forms part of ongoing efforts to enhance the conditions of service for players and professionalise the domestic game.

“It also follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) ahead of the Association’s last Congress.

“A key outcome of that collaboration was the adoption of a standard contract template for professional footballers, which has already been rolled out across Premier League clubs,” it added.

Commenting on the development, GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku said: “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.”

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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