The regional football association governing and promoting football activities in the Savannah Region of Ghana. The association organizes local leagues, develops grassroots football programs, and coordinates with the Ghana Football Association for regional competitions and player development.
The Savannah Region Football Association (SRFA) is the governing body for football in Ghana's Savannah Region, headquartered in the regional capital Damongo. Established following the creation of Savannah Region in 2019, the association manages local league competitions, grassroots development programs, and serves as the regional liaison to the Ghana Football Association. The SRFA plays a crucial role in identifying and nurturing football talent across the region's diverse communities.
The Savannah Region Football Association was formed after the Savannah Region was carved out of the Northern Region in 2019, making it one of Ghana's newest regional football bodies. The region, historically part of the ancient Gonja Kingdom, has a rich sporting tradition with football being the most popular game across its towns and villages. The association inherited existing football infrastructure and club structures from the former Northern Region FA while establishing new administrative frameworks for the newly created region.
The Savannah Region Football Association offices are located in Damongo, accessible via the main Tamale-Damongo road. Visitors interested in regional football activities, youth programs, or partnership opportunities can contact the association during regular office hours. Match days for regional league competitions, typically held on weekends across various district centers, offer the best opportunity to experience grassroots football culture in the region.
Despite being Ghana's newest regional football association, the Savannah Region has produced notable footballers who have played in Ghana's premier league, with many scouts now regularly visiting the region's league matches to discover raw talent from communities with deep Gonja warrior sporting traditions.
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