The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has received a donation of 3,000 footballs from Hoshi International to support Colts clubs across the country ahead of the 2026/27 season. The donation forms part of a broader logistical support package aimed at strengthening grassroots football and equipping Colts clubs with the resources needed to nurture young talent.
Hoshi International, marketers and distributors of X1 Energy Drink, presented the footballs to the GFA during the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football season at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. As part of the partnership, 15,000 jerseys and 15,000 pairs of casual shoes will also be distributed to Colts clubs nationwide, providing additional support to players and clubs at the grassroots level.
The GFA has also announced a three-year equipment support programme under which every Colts club will receive 10 footballs and two sets of football bibs each season. The initiative is expected to ease some of the logistical challenges confronting Colts clubs while ensuring young players have access to essential equipment for training and matches.
The latest support complements the GFA’s own investment in grassroots football. The association currently spends US$100,000 annually to procure footballs for Colts clubs, underscoring its continued commitment to improving resources at the foundation of Ghana’s football development system.
The 2026/27 Colts Football season is the sixth consecutive season since the system was revived and restructured in 2020. The GFA says it remains focused on strengthening the pathway for young players to progress through the various levels of the sport. The launch ceremony in Prampram brought together GFA officials, representatives of Regional Football Associations, Colts club owners, coaches, former players, partners and other stakeholders.
Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan, who progressed through the Colts system before embarking on a successful professional career, was also present at the event. The partnership with Hoshi International is expected to provide timely logistical support to Colts clubs as they begin the new season and contribute to efforts to create a stronger environment for identifying and developing Ghana’s next generation of football talent.
