Former Black Stars midfielder, Michael Essien, has expressed his elation regarding the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) decision to reintroduce the Colts football initiative, aimed at nurturing young talents for national teams.

The GFA's recent announcement of the relaunch of the Colts football league has sparked widespread enthusiasm among football enthusiasts in Ghana.

Many have hailed the move as a significant step towards revitalizing grassroots football and identifying promising players to strengthen Ghana's national squads across various age categories.

Having risen to prominence through the Colts system himself, Essien couldn't hide his joy upon learning about the initiative's revival.

Taking to social media, he lauded the GFA for their forward-thinking approach, reflecting on his own journey as a young player with aspirations of becoming a professional footballer.

In a social media post, Essien expressed his appreciation, stating, "Great news, finally we have our Colts youth football league back. Well done, Ghana Football Association for bringing back Colts football."

The Colts football system holds a significant place in Ghanaian football history, having unearthed several notable talents, including Essien, Sulley Muntari, and Derek Boateng, during its peak in the late 90s and early 2000s.

Furthermore, past generations of Ghana's national teams, such as the U-20 World Cup-winning squad of 2009, featured a substantial number of players who emerged from the Colts football setup.