The Ghana Federation of American Football (GFAF) has taken a significant step towards establishing Ghana as the center of American football in Africa by launching its first-ever 10-day Regional Sports Coordinators Coaching Clinic in Accra. This initiative, which runs from May 12 to May 23, 2025, at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium, is designed to revolutionize youth sports, contribute to national development, and enhance Ghana”s relationship with the NFL.
The clinic brings together 16 regional Physical Education Coordinators, U.S. technical experts, and national sports leaders to provide an intensive introduction to American Flag Football. This increasingly popular non-contact sport is recognized globally as a key developmental pathway into American football.
A significant aspect of this clinic is the leadership of GFAF Vice President Brian Asamoah, a Ghanaian-American NFL player whose influence is transforming expectations for American football in Ghana. While GFAF President Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is recognized as the visionary behind the organization, Asamoah”s operational leadership is critical to the federation”s expansion strategy.
Asamoah”s reputation in the NFL for discipline, intellect, and leadership makes him a pivotal figure in GFAF”s initiatives, bringing credibility and strategic direction to the organization. Insiders within GFAF describe Asamoah”s leadership as essential for the movement”s global aspirations.
In partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES), the clinic aims to cultivate a unified national comprehension of flag football fundamentals, encompassing rules, field systems, player development, safety protocols, and youth engagement methodologies. During the opening session, Asamoah stated that genuine transformation in sports starts at the grassroots level. His comments reflect a broader goal of establishing a nationwide pipeline that connects schools, communities, regional academies, and ultimately a Ghanaian national team capable of competing internationally.
Owusu-Koramoah, whose extensive NFL background and advocacy have been instrumental in the federation”s creation, continues to steer strategic initiatives from the top. Asamoah acknowledged the crucial role of Owusu-Koramoah, stating that together they represent an unparalleled partnership in Ghanaian-American football leadership, both deeply committed to empowering African youth and promoting the global development of flag football.
The clinic features instruction from leading American coaches, with sessions emphasizing the value of early development in sports. Deputy National PE Director Madam Cynthia Wise called the program “timely and transformative,” highlighting its potential to unlock new opportunities for students throughout the country. For many educational institutions in Ghana, this marks their first official introduction to American football, a sport anticipated to experience substantial growth across Africa in the coming years.
With the recent inclusion of flag football in the Olympic program, the timing of Ghana”s initiatives is particularly advantageous. The clinic symbolizes a commitment to not only participate in the future of global football but also to shape it. At the forefront of these efforts is Brian Asamoah, whose role indicates Ghana”s ambition to redefine its place in the world of football.
