The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has transitioned its Information Technology (IT) Department to a fully operational 24-hour model, aligning its internal systems with the government’s ambitious 24-Hour Economy policy designed to enhance productivity, efficiency and national development.
The move positions the GFA as the first sports institution in Ghana to structurally synchronise its operational framework with the national agenda, underscoring its commitment to innovation, modernisation and responsive stakeholder service.
Under the direction of IT Director Francis Adu, the department now functions through a structured shift system, guaranteeing uninterrupted technical support for clubs, Regional Football Associations (RFAs) and stakeholders across the football ecosystem.
“The 24-hour system has significantly improved efficiency, responsiveness and overall service delivery,” Adu said. “We can now resolve technical issues in real time, provide seamless matchday support and ensure our digital platforms remain fully operational at all times.”
As the Association’s largest department by personnel, the IT unit delivers continuous services across key operational areas, including player registration, competition management systems, data administration and stakeholder support.
The department’s activities are coordinated from the refurbished Old PLB Block, which has been upgraded into a centralised digital operations hub serving all ten RFAs and clubs across multiple divisions.
The development forms part of the GFA’s wider institutional reform strategy aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing operational efficiency and improving stakeholder experience through technology-driven solutions.
The transition also complements the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy, enacted in February 2026 by President John Dramani Mahama. The policy encourages institutions and businesses to adopt structured shift systems to drive economic transformation through continuous operations.
By embracing round-the-clock digital services, the GFA is not only modernising football administration but also illustrating how sport can contribute meaningfully to national productivity and development