Puma extends sponsorship with Ghana FA

Puma announced an extension of its partnership with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Wednesday with immediate effect.

The new contract will see Puma continue as the technical supplier and official partner to the GFA for a further long term during which it will supply playing kits, training apparel and equipment to all associated Ghana national football teams.

"Puma's production and distribution of official replica kits and fan merchandise for the GFA on a global level will also be ongoing," the GFA said.

Puma has enjoyed a long relationship with Ghana, partnering with the GFA since 2005.

Christian Voigt, Puma's head of sports marketing, said his outfit was very happy to extend its partnership with the GFA.

"African football is important to Puma, and the ten years of partnership we have enjoyed with the GFA have seen some great moments -- none more so than the Black Stars being a kick away from becoming the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal four years ago," said Voigt.

"The appetite and passion for football in Ghana is infectious, and this wonderful spirit has endeared the national team to the world. We are proud to be associated with them and to continue this relationship."

The president of the GFA, Kwesi Nyantakyi, said: "the signing of this new contract with Puma gives us great confidence for the years ahead, kicking off with the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations next week." Endi