German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt has officially announced a strategic partnership with Ghana Premier League side Accra Lions FC.
The collaboration, unveiled in a statement on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, will take effect from June this year.
The agreement is aimed at expanding Eintracht Frankfurt’s global footprint while fostering the growth of young football talent, particularly in West Africa.
Through the partnership, the German club will gain access to promising players in the region and support their development by enhancing training methods and facilitating knowledge exchange.
Eintracht Frankfurt emphasized that the initiative is designed to create pathways for Accra Lions players to advance into international football, offering them greater exposure and development opportunities.
Accra Lions President, Oliver König, hailed the partnership as a game-changer for the club.
“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,” he said.
Markus Krösche, Sporting Director of Eintracht Frankfurt, echoed the excitement, describing the partnership as mutually beneficial.
“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,” he stated.
This development further strengthens Accra Lions’ ties with German football. In May 2023, German World Cup winner and former Ballon d’Or recipient Lothar Matthäus acquired a significant ownership stake in the club, highlighting the growing interest in Ghanaian football from Europe’s elite.