President of the Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has lauded the FA’s newly signed partnership with X1, describing it as a pivotal step in enhancing national and domestic football.
The five-year agreement, officially unveiled at a colourful ceremony at the GFA headquarters on Friday, April 17, 2026, sees X1 assume the role of Official Performance Partner of the Black Stars and the Division One League Super Cup.
Speaking at the launch, the CAF 2nd Vice-President emphasized the strategic significance of the partnership, highlighting its alignment with the FA’s long-term vision for growth and excellence.
“Today marks a defining moment in our journey to transform and elevate Ghana football. It is with great pride and optimism that we officially announce a landmark five-year partnership between the Ghana Football Association and XI—now the Performance Partner of the Black Stars and the Division One League Super Cup,” he stated.
President Simeon-Okraku underscored the timely nature of the collaboration, particularly as Ghana intensifies preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“As Performance Partner of the Black Stars, XI Energy will play a vital role in enhancing the preparation, performance and overall well-being of our senior national team. At a time when we are intensifying our efforts on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this support could not have come at a better moment.”
Beyond its impact on the national team, he drew attention to the partnership’s broader contribution to domestic football, describing it as a meaningful investment in the foundations of the game.
“Equally significant is XI Energy Drink’s commitment to domestic football. By partnering the Division One League Super Cup, they are directly investing in the foundation of our game—the clubs, players and communities that form the heartbeat of Ghana football.”
Reaffirming the Football Association’s commitment to a comprehensive development strategy, the GFA President noted that the agreement extends far beyond commercial visibility.
“This five-year partnership goes beyond branding and visibility. It includes the provision of essential logistics and performance-enhancing support systems that will strengthen our operational capacity across multiple levels of the game.”
The partnership reflects the GFA’s proactive drive to attract corporate investment while building a sustainable football ecosystem—one that connects elite national team performance with grassroots and domestic league development.
With X1 now on board, the Ghana Football Association continues to strengthen its framework for long-term success, positioning Ghana football for greater competitiveness on both the continental and global stage.
GFA Communications
