Though it may look glamorous on the outside, the life of a professional footballer is no walk in the park. The tedious nature of their daily workouts, contractual commitments, and the need to chart the course of ideal societal role models constantly exerts many pressures on them as professionals and as individuals. To help ensure
Stephen Aidoo Joins PFAG
Revered by teeming local supporters, feared by opposing fans, and respected by all, the name Stephen Aidoo is one that will forever resonate in the hearts and minds of all football followers in the country, especially those who witnessed his heroics in the Central and Western Regions. Famed for his strength and bravado, “Aponkye”
Christian Atsu ready for Egypt clash after shining in Newcastle
Ghana winger Christian Atsu is hopeful of helping his country to victory against Egypt in their 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier on Sunday. The second round of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers is scheduled for 13 November in Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria. Atsu is heading into the game in high spirits after
“A JOB TO DO, CARRY GHANA ALONG” – PFAG URGES BLACK STARS
The players union of Ghana is urging the Black Stars to continue making Ghana proud by qualifying to the grand finals and winning the AFCON currently ongoing in Gabon. The Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) says the gradual return of love and affection for the Black Stars by Ghanaians is a cherished gesture
AFRICAN FOOTBALLS ‘HANDSHAKE DEALS’
Herita Ilunga, a former player for West Ham and Saint Etienne, is pushing to make it compulsory for footballers to have a written contract after a FIFPro survey found hundreds of professional players in Africa are not given one. Some 89% of players in the Democratic Republic of Congo do not have a written deal,
DROGBA: ‘AFRICAN FOOTBALLERS MISTREATED’
Didier Drogba, the two-time African footballer of the year, has released a statement about the 2016 FIFPro Employment Report. “Well done FIFPro for organising this survey – the first of its kind – and giving a voice to footballers worldwide. I strongly encourage you to read the results. They show that professional footballers in many
Israel and Botswana unions join FIFPro
Player unions from Botswana and Israel have joined FIFPro’s membership. The announcement was made at the general assembly of the global footballers association in Costa Rica. Player associations from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Gabon, Honduras and Panama were named candidate members, and are closing in on becoming FIFPro members. FIFPro currently
The Black Stars Present their World XI
The biggest footballers in Ghana lined up to join the vote for the 2015 FIFA FIFPro World XI. While preparing for their crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Comoros, the Black Stars selected their best teams. Captain Asamoah Gyan (currently playing at Shanghai SIPG), Andre Ayew (Swansea City), Jordan Ayew (Aston Villa) and all other
FIFPro Congress Votes for Gender Equality
FIFPro will add two female members to its executive committee in 2017, when a new board is due to be elected. Member countries, during the first day of the FIFPro annual general assembly in Costa Rica, voted in favour of amending FIFPro statutes, in order to add the two female representatives to the FIFPro
The Realities and Plight of Footballers in Africa and Around the World
FIFPro today has released the findings of its first worldwide survey of working conditions in men’s professional football. 2016-fifpro-global-employment-report looks at the life of players in a way that has never been done before. The aim of the survey is to raise awareness of the realities faced by footballers – especially those who are