Football Group Sports Tour in Ghana, Accra

We require a minimum of 10 people to join this tour.

Ghana Football Sports Tour
Spending 10 or 14 days with your football school, college, university or club team in the heart of West Africa, you will soon discover that Ghana is football mad! From the community coaching clinics and competitive matches in the deprived areas of Accra, to volunteering with young people at a local children’s centre and uncovering the secrets of the Ghanaian culture and history, your tour group will soon fall in love with the country and the incredibly friendly people.

Football tours to Ghana not only provide a platform for cultural exchange, but give you and your teammates the opportunity to develop into a strong cohesive unit, as well as have great fun exploring a new country. Our tailor made football tours to Ghana are unique, combining the rewarding sports coaching volunteer experience, with well-matched competition with local teams and a range of eye-opening cultural and adventure excursions!

Well-matched fixtures
Over the course of your football tour of Ghana we will use our extensive knowledge of the local community, and links to established and professional sporting institutions to organise competitive fixtures that are well-matched to your football team’s playing level.

By competing against some of the areas top teams and players in football, you and your teammates will build up a new perception of the world of sport in Ghana, returning home with a greater understanding of the obstacles facing sporting development in disadvantaged communities.

Community Coaching Football Projects
A key element of a football sports tour to Ghana is giving you and your group the opportunity to help out on our hugely rewarding and supportive community football coaching clinics. With football projects taking place daily, offering local children and young adults the opportunity to experience their favourite sport in a safe and structured environment, these projects are a great way to give something back to the community and support the next generation of Ghanaian football stars!

In true African style the kids will greet you in heart-warming fashion, with singing and dancing! As you see your group develop over the duration of your football tour, arranging structured coaching drills and conditioned games to test their skills, you will find it hard to leave your new African friends.

Amazing Cultural Experiences
As a traveller to one of the most significant countries in the modern history of Africa, learning more about the history and culture of the ex-British Colonial nation will be just as exciting as your football activities! From the old slave castles of Cape Coast, the museums, the stunning national parks and natural wonders, to the hugely friendly locals, Ghana is a hive of cultural activity that simply cannot be ignored throughout your trip!

We will organise a range of cultural and adventure excursions to keep your group busy when you are not coaching or playing football. Please note you may require some extra kitty for national park entrances and museum visits.

Criminal Records Check
We require you to complete a criminal records check in order to take part in this experience. We can accept those that have been done in the last two years if you have the certificate. In the UK it can be done through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), in the USA further details can be found on Travel.State.Gov, otherwise please search for your local service provider. We may also request a reference from a reliable source. You must supply these to us before departure and also take a copy with you to present to the in-country team.

Why do we require a criminal background check?
1) Ensuring a safe environment is conducive to learning, productivity and overall positive experiences for everyone involved.

2) We implement thorough screening processes and we are committed to safety and integrity, fostering trust among participants and the local community.

3) Conducting background checks serves as a preventive measure, deterring individuals with questionable backgrounds from attempting to participate in our programme.

4) Safeguards vulnerable people from potential harm within the programme.

Tour dates are flexible, so please contact us to discuss possible dates for your tour.

Visa
Most visitors to Ghana will require a visa to enter. We suggest you apply for a tourist visa and we will supply you with all the required information once you have booked. You can check your visa requirements by visiting the Ghana High Commission website. Please search online for details.

Everyone will also require a yellow fever vaccination to enter Ghana and a certificate to prove you have had this. We also highly advise getting malaria tablets. You should contact your doctor to discuss this further.

Accommodation
Communal House; Basic but comfortable; Dormitory style rooms (4-10 people per room); Shared toilets and showers.

Food
3 meals a day; Basic but nutritious local foods

Airport Pick-Up
Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you are arriving early.

Training
Full project induction and local orientation given on arrival.

Support
Pre-departure help and advice; Local in-country team; 24 hour emergency support.

Flights (we can build this in for you if you would like); Travel Insurance; Visa; Vaccinations; In-country transport (note that every other vehicle in Ghana is public transport so it’s very easy to get around the city and it’s cheap – budget approx. GBP £35); Spending Money; Laundry Service; Extra Activities Not Agreed On Itinerary; Airport Transfers in UK or your home country.

Please note that airlines release flights 11 months ahead of departure.

Duration
This is a 10 or 14 day tour.

Timetable
Activities will start early and last throughout the day from a sports and cultural experience. Please be advised that we are working in an African country, so you need to be flexible in and around Ghana Maybe Time (GMT!) but we will deliver an experience to the best of our ability as we have a fantastic team in country to support your every need.

Pre-requisites
No pre-requisites for this tour, only that group members have a reasonable level of fitness and health.

Ideal For
Groups Football Sports Tours in Ghana; School Football Sports Tours; Football Club Sports Tours; Football Sports Tours in Africa; Cultural Experiences in Ghana; Team Building Trips Abroad.

Suitable for ages 15 to 50

Those under 18 must be accompanied by a staff member. Please talk with us for more information.