At WAFA, we take our responsibility as educators very seriously – it's not just about the game, but about preparing children for the future. We train them for a career in professional football, but we also provide them with more formal education so they can secure another profession should they not secure an athletic career.
Hundreds of football players from Africa took their first steps at WAFA on their way to football clubs all over the world. With top-notch training, friendly guidance, and a whole lot of passion, we're here to help budding players chase their dreams and thrive in the exciting world of pro sports.
WAFA started out in 1998 as a satellite club of Feyenoord Rotterdam, a Dutch Premier League club. From the start, our intention has been to embrace a responsibility towards young talents. By combining football and formal education, we set out too give our players a chance both on and off the field. We developed a highly responsible scouting policy, aimed at preventing early dropouts and shattered dreams of our young, and ambitious recruits.
To date, this policy still applies.
Ghana is a suitable country for business and investment due to a stable economic and democratic political system being practiced over the years.
WAFA's goal is not to become champions but to develop good players. But winning and developing must go together – one can't do without the other.
Our main objective is not winning championships but nurturing and developing players for a successful career in football. Still, engaging in competitive play is an important aspect of development.
Our balanced approach of a mix of quality friendly matches, along with participation in competitions and tournaments, is ideal for promoting the growth and progression of our young players.
Our academy has received many awards over the years at various youth tournaments in Africa and Europe. But our greatest achievement is that players get the most out of their career.
our greatest achievement is that players get the most out of their career
This distinctive approach of focussing not on winning but on development, has led to our academy being promoted to the Premier League not just once, but twice in 2004 and 2014.
The style of play we have developed, known for its strength in home games where we are almost unbeatable, has left a lasting impression on many Ghanaians.
