Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reacted to FIFA’s expansion of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament to 16 nations.

Prosper Harrison Addo, GFA General Secretary, recognised the historic move was in harmony with GFA’s women football development strategy, underlining FIFA’s sustained huge investment in the women’s game.

In a statement on FIFA’s official website, the world football governing body said, it was “pleased with the decision taken by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to approve a proposal for 16 women’s and 12 men’s teams to participate in the Olympic Football Tournaments at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28) – a major milestone for the women’s game and a powerful endorsement of women’s sport.

“The expansion of the women’s tournament reflects the shared commitment of FIFA, the IOC and LA28 to elevate women’s sport, celebrate the strength of the women’s game in the United States and continue to open doors for more players and more nations on the world stage.

“FIFA has always believed in the power of women’s football and today’s decision by the IOC Executive Board is a positive step,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “Our vision is clear: we are investing in and expanding opportunities for women’s football at every level. More teams on the Olympic stage means more role models, more inspiration and more impact.”