Ghana FA Takes Landmark Step to Improve Player Welfare
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken a landmark step to improve player welfare by introducing minimum monthly salaries for footballers in the Ghana Premier League (GPL), Division One League (DOL), and the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
The move, announced after consultations with clubs and in partnership with the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), is part of broader reforms to professionalise the domestic game. It follows last year’s adoption of a standardised contract template for players, which is already in effect across top-flight teams.
New Salary Structure:
- Ghana Premier League: GHS 1,500 (net)
- Division One League: GHS 700 (net)
- Women’s Premier League: GHS 700 (net)
The new minimum wages will apply to contracts signed during the next registration window. Players already tied to existing deals will see the changes kick in from the 2026/27 season.
GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku hailed the policy as a major step forward:
“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.”
The initiative marks one of the boldest welfare reforms in Ghanaian football history, setting a new benchmark for the treatment of players and the sustainability of the domestic leagues.
