FIFA to establish football academies in Ghana and other countries – Arsene Wenger

On February 17, 2024, 5:07 PM

Arsène Wenger, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, has suggested that Ghana, along with other African countries, will benefit from a standard football academy built by FIFA.

His comments came after attending the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), where Ivory Coast emerged victorious.

The former Arsenal manager revealed that FIFA is working on improving football worldwide and plans to open academies in 75 countries by the end of 2026.

“We are nearing the opening of new academies in Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana, and Zambia within the next six months to a year. By 2026, we expect to have 75 academies worldwide. This represents a significant step forward in football education, which is our current focus,” Wenger stated as reported by FIFA.

He continued, “Our objective is to raise the standard and competitiveness of the game, which can only be achieved through improved football education and higher-quality competitions.”