Joseph Tetteh Zutah, former captain of Medeama SC and current administrative manager, has been named the Director of the Ghana FA Elite Training Academy.
The announcement was made during the Ghana Football Association's Meet the Press event in Kumasi.
Zutah's wealth of experience in football management, highlighted by his tenure with the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana and his role at Premier League champions Medeama SC, impressed the FA's leadership, leading to his appointment.
The establishment of the GFA Elite Academy in Winkogo, Upper East Region, underscores the association's commitment to grassroots football development.
Under the leadership of Kurt Okraku, the FA is accelerating efforts to establish 15 additional Elite Academies nationwide, with the Winkogo center serving as the inaugural facility.
As Director, Tetteh Zutah will oversee the Elite Academy's operations, ensuring it delivers top-notch training to nurture the country's young football talents.
His appointment signifies a significant step forward in the FA's mission to elevate football development in Ghana.