Ghana FA sets minimum salary cap for Premier League, Division One and Women’s top flight

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the introduction of minimum monthly salaries for professional footballers in the Ghana Premier League (GPL), Division One League (DOL), and the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

The move by the Ghana Football Association forms part of policies geared towards improving the conditions and welfare of players at the professional level.

It will be recalled that, at the last congress, the Ghana Football Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Professional Football Association of Ghana [PFAG] to professionalize the domestic top flight and the second tier as well as the Women’s Premier League.

A key outcome of that collaboration was the adoption of a standard contract template for professional footballers, which has already been rolled out across Premier League clubs. Building on this foundation, the GFA engaged clubs to deliberate on the introduction of minimum salaries, resulting in the following agreements:

Ghana Premier League: Minimum NET monthly salary of GHS 1,500.00 [$124.66]

Division One League: Minimum NET monthly salary of GHS 700.00 [$58.17]

Women’s Premier League: Minimum NET monthly salary of GHS 700.00 [58.17]

The new figures will apply to all contracts signed during the next registration window. For players already under contract, the minimum salaries will take effect at the start of the 2026/2027 league season.

Commenting on the development, GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku said: “This decision reflects our firm commitment to protecting the welfare of our footballers and ensuring they are rewarded fairly for their talent and hard work. By introducing minimum salaries, we are raising standards in our leagues, strengthening the value of the Ghanaian game, and creating a more professional and sustainable future for our players and clubs alike.”

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