FIFA has launched its annual Central Review of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as world football’s governing body moves to scrutinise the country’s sporting finances.

Appointed auditors from EY Switzerland arrived in Accra this week to begin the 2025 assessment.

The process ensures that Member Associations remain transparent and accountable for the millions of dollars in development funding funnelled into the sport globally.

The audit officially kicked off following a high-level briefing between GFA officials and the EY team last week.

During this session, the parties finalised the audit roadmap before the GFA handed over its internal financial records.

Inspectors are now preparing for a "boots on the ground" review in Ghana. They will meticulously examine the GFA’s accounts for the 2025 financial year, which spanned 1 January to December 31.

Under FIFA regulations, every Member Association must submit its financial reports by the end of the first quarter each year.

The Central Review then takes place in the second quarter to verify that funds, specifically those from the FIFA Forward programme, are being used correctly.

The stakes remain high for the GFA because associations must prove money is spent on pitches, youth academies, and infrastructure.

Meeting strict deadlines is equally critical, as missing the reporting window can trigger a freeze on future grants.

Ultimately, the audit serves as a barometer for the Association’s governance and international reputation.

The GFA enters this review with a strong track record. Since the end of the "normalisation" period and the resumption of full football activities, the Association has successfully cleared six consecutive audits between 2019 and 2024.

The results of this audit will determine the flow of investment into Ghanaian football as the nation prepares for its next cycle of international qualifiers and domestic league developments.