In rural Ghana, football is more than just a game — it’s a powerful tool for shaping futures and inspiring ambition. From dusty pitches to makeshift goalposts, grassroots football is providing children with structure, confidence, and a sense of purpose. Local coaches and community leaders are harnessing the sport to promote education, discipline, and opportunity, turning raw talent and passion into pathways for personal growth and potential professional careers.
In the rural town of Mafi-Adidome in Ghana’s Volta Region, a quiet revolution in women’s football is taking shape. Formed in 2023, Adidome Unity Ladies FC is doing more than competing — it’s transforming the lives of young girls through sport, mentorship, and education.
With no external funding, the team was founded by Joseph Kaledzi Mitusah, a local teacher who uses his personal income to provide for the girls. From football boots and jerseys to food and school fees, Joseph’s commitment has helped lift players from farming backgrounds into a space where they can dream beyond the fields.
In just two years, Adidome Unity Ladies FC has risen to second place in the 2024/2025 Volta Region Women’s Division One League and secured a spot in the 2025/2026 Women’s FA Cup — a remarkable milestone for a grassroots team with limited resources.
“We started from nothing,” says Mitusah. “Some of these girls had never worn boots. Now they’re dreaming of national and even international play.”
More than a team, the club has become a haven — offering mentorship, sisterhood, and hope. For girls facing poverty and gender-based barriers, football has become a path to empowerment.
As the team looks ahead, support is urgently needed. They are actively seeking sponsors and partners to enhance training facilities, provide learning materials, and expand access for more rural girls.
Adidome Unity Ladies FC is living proof that with heart, vision, and sacrifice, grassroots football can spark lasting social change — one girl, one game at a time.
