German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt has announced a partnership with Ghana Premier League team Accra Lions FC, starting in June 2025.
The collaboration focuses on talent development in West Africa, allowing Frankfurt to scout and nurture young players while sharing expertise to improve training conditions.
Accra Lions, founded in 2015, are known for their youth-focused approach, finishing as runners-up in the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League with one of the youngest squads globally (average age under 20).
The partnership aims to foster cultural exchange and provide international opportunities for Accra Lions players.
“This partnership is a significant step for our club. We are proud to have Eintracht Frankfurt, a renowned Bundesliga club, on our side. Our players and coaches can benefit enormously from this collaboration – both athletically and personally. We see this as a fantastic opportunity for cultural exchange between two football-loving countries, which can extend far beyond football-specific topics,” says Oliver König, President of Accra Lions FC.
Eintracht Frankfurt is also enthusiastic about the collaboration. “We are delighted to enter into a partnership with Accra Lions FC, which will open up new opportunities for both clubs. This initiative will not only help us discover talent from Africa, but also contribute to sharing our sporting and organizational experience with a dynamic club like Accra Lions,” says Sporting Director Markus Krösche.
The cooperation is in line with Eintracht Frankfurt’s strategic goal of expanding its international network and promoting the development of young talent on a global level. The club sees great opportunities in the growing importance of the African football market – both sporting and social – and wants to actively participate in this dynamic.
