The GFA team at the 24-hour operational unit
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has introduced a 24-hour operational system within its Information Technology Department, aligning with government’s 24-Hour Economy policy aimed at boosting productivity and national development.
The initiative makes the GFA the first sports institution in the country to restructure its operations in support of the policy, which promotes efficiency, continuous service delivery and job creation through shift-based systems.
Under the supervision of IT Director Francis Adu, the department now runs in structured shifts to provide uninterrupted technical support to clubs and football stakeholders nationwide. According to Mr. Adu, the transition has significantly improved response time and overall service delivery.
“The 24-hour system has been extremely helpful in enhancing efficiency, responsiveness and overall service delivery to our stakeholders,” he told GFA Communications.
“We are now able to address technical issues in real time, support match operations seamlessly and ensure that our digital platforms remain fully functional at all times,” he said.
The IT unit—currently the association’s largest department by staff strength—now delivers round-the-clock services, including player registration, competition management, data administration and stakeholder support.
Operations are coordinated from the refurbished Old PLB Block, upgraded into a centralised digital hub providing real-time assistance to all 10 Regional Football Associations, clubs and administrators across the various divisions.
The reform forms part of the GFA’s wider modernisation agenda and supports the 24-Hour Economy policy signed into law in February 2026 by John Dramani Mahama, aimed at enabling institutions and businesses to operate continuously to stimulate economic growth.
By Wletsu Ransford