The International Federation of Football Agents (IFFA) has officially appointed Ghanaian sports journalist and football intermediary Abaidoo Abednego as a board member and regional director for Ghana at the International Federation of Football Agents (IFFA), becoming the first Ghanaian to hold such a position within the global football agents’ body.
The announcement marks a significant milestone both in Abaidoo’s professional journey and in the representation of Ghanaian football interests at the international level.
In a statement shared following his appointment, Abaidoo expressed gratitude and a sense of duty on his Facebook Page: “I’m humbled and honored to share that I have been appointed as a board member and Regional Director for Ghana at IFFA – International Federation of Football Agents.
This opportunity is both a privilege and a responsibility, and I’m truly grateful for the trust placed in me. I look forward to working with a dynamic team to further the mission and values of IFFA while also ensuring that Ghanaian interests are well represented within the Federation at the international level.
My deep appreciation to Dr. Erkut Sogut LL.M. for the trust and this amazing opportunity.”
Abaidoo Abednego is well-known in Ghana’s sports media landscape, having served as a journalist with Spice 91.9 FM, a subsidiary of Focus One Media, for over a decade. In 2024, he was among the professionals who secured the official intermediary certificate under FIFA regulations—a milestone that drew widespread coverage in the local sports press. He currently represents GFarok Sports Agency, one of West Africa’s leading intermediary agencies.
His new role at IFFA will see him contribute to policy formulation, representation, and advocacy for agents operating in Ghana and the broader West African region.
The International Federation of Football Agents (IFFA), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland is a professional body that unites licensed football agents and intermediaries across the world. It promotes ethical conduct, transparency, and the protection of agent and player rights while working closely with governing bodies to influence regulations that impact the global football ecosystem.
Abaidoo’s appointment is expected to further strengthen the ties between Ghanaian football stakeholders and international governing structures, giving local agents and players a stronger voice on the world stage.
This development is being hailed by industry watchers as a major step forward in ensuring Ghana has a seat at the table in discussions shaping the future of football agency.
