By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu, GNA
Ada, April 10, GNA — Parents and young girls have been urged to embrace sports, particularly football, as a viable pathway to personal and national development.
Mr Jerod Doetse Kabu-Aklie, Chief Executive Officer of Cabfix Ladies Football Club, said sports offered significant opportunities for growth, exposure and economic empowerment for both males and females.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Ada, Mr Aklie noted that women’s football was gaining global attention and creating increasing opportunities for girls.
According to him, many countries were investing in women’s sports, making it a growing source of income and career development.
He explained that the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) now provides financial incentives to female players whose national teams qualify for the Women’s World Cup, highlighting the expanding value of the sport.
Mr Aklie, who also serves as Assistant Coach for the Greater Accra under-15 and under-17 girls’ football teams, said perceptions about girls in football were gradually changing.
He noted that in the past, girls who played football were often stigmatised and wrongly associated with negative social behaviour, but such views were now fading, and therefore, he called on parents to support their daughters who show interest and talent in sports.
“If you identify talent in your daughter, help nurture it. Your support, emotionally and financially, will empower her to pursue it with passion and confidence,” he said.
Mr Aklie added that nurturing sporting talent could bring long-term benefits to families and communities, saying, “It can position your family well in the future.”
He also encouraged girls to discover and showcase their talents, stressing that many opportunities existed for those who excelled.
“Scouts are always looking for talents. When you expose your abilities, it can become your breakthrough,” he said.
He further observed that many students had gained access to higher education through sports scholarships, although he emphasised that academic excellence remained important.
Education complements talent. It helps refine and strengthen it,” he added.
Mr Aklie urged girls to take sports seriously and commit themselves fully, noting that the future of women in sports was promising.
He also encouraged aspiring female footballers to connect with Cabfix Ladies Football Club through its social media platforms for guidance and opportunities.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo/Kenneth Odeng Adade