Ghana is expected to be involved in this year’s Soccerex Americas, which is scheduled to take place in March.
The global football community will be at the Miami Beach Convention Centre in USA to discuss the way forward for the sport.
The event, which is dubbed ‘Soccerex Americas’ is an annual event that is held between March 15 and 16. It brings together over 2000 senior stakeholders of the game with 90 countries involved.
The event also has the aim of coming up with a special business environment through an extended programme of industry insight, workshops and networking opportunities.
Go Ghana LLC, which is a partner for Soccerex, is expected to take to the event soccer and business delegation.
The event serves as an opportunity for Ghanaian clubs and companies to promote their products and services to the globe.
The Chief Executive Officer of Go Ghana LLC, Annie Hiamey, has assured participants of receiving support and also organizing pre-arranged meetings with buyers from the USA, Canada, Mexico and Europe.
Sports NL will also be at the event to discuss the progress and development of Dutch football while Major Soccer League Commissioner, Don Garber is also expected.
Per the organisers of Soccerex Americas, an exclusive chat with Chief Content Officer for Manchester United, Ian Nolan is also promised.
This year’s event will also see the partnership of the Department of International Trade and Soccerex Americas to display UK commercial capabilities and thought-leadership within the sports sector and give participants the opportunity for UK organisations to promote their products and services.
The 2022 edition of Soccerex will include industry leading conference programming, covering key topics the football industry has faced, a showcase of the latest services and products from around the world, “and creating unparalleled networking opportunities.”
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-u-s-flights-sign-at-winnipeg-airport-right-a-canadian-border-services-agent.jpg?id=61534706&width=980"/><br/><br/><p>Although the number of Canadians travelling to the United States has dropped for the seventh consecutive month, many are still planning late-summer and fall trips across the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-travel-advisory-united-states-border">Canada–U.S. border.</a></p><p>Whether you're heading stateside to shop, visit family and friends, or take a vacation, it's important to be aware of <a href="https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-states">Canada's current travel advisory for the U.S.</a> — and it's surprisingly intense.</p><p>While the official risk level remains unchanged — listed as "Take normal security precautions" — the language of the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-travel-advice-for-fall-travel">travel advice</a> is clear: Canadians should be prepared for heightened scrutiny at U.S. border crossings, including the possibility of being detained or having their electronic devices searched.</p><p>The advisory was <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-border-travel-advisory-us">updated earlier this year</a> in response to <a href="https://www.narcity.com/canada-us-travel-advisory-trump">changes to U.S. entry requirements</a>, reflecting the new hurdles Canadian travellers may face at the border.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1908204249588068417">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Following a change to entry requirements in April, Canadians visiting the States for longer than 30 days <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-usa-30-days-fingerprints">must now be registered with the U.S. government</a>. Failure to comply with this requirement "could result in penalties, fines, and misdemeanor prosecution."</p><p>Once at the border, travellers may be asked to provide the U.S. address where they will be staying. American border officers may also request "evidence of residential, employment or educational ties to Canada," proof that the trip has a "legitimate purpose," and confirmation that the length of stay is reasonable. </p><p>Canadian travellers must also be able to demonstrate that they have "sufficient funds" to cover their visit.</p><p>A significant focus of the advisory is the inspection of electronic devices. According to the Government of Canada, "U.S. border agents are entitled to search your electronic devices, such as your phones, computers or tablets, when you are entering the United States." Notably, they do not need to give a reason to request access, and refusal could result in your device being seized, your entry being delayed, or even denied altogether.<br/></p><p>To mitigate risks, Canadians are advised to "put your device in airplane mode to ensure remote files don't get downloaded accidentally" before reaching the border.</p><p><span></span>The advisory also notes that "most ports of entry to the United States use facial recognition technology" and that "digital fingerprints are required for some travellers." These biometric procedures are part of routine identity verification and should be expected during border screening.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ARM1_AQkF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Ultimately, the advice is clear: take the time to prepare before travelling to the United States this fall. Stay informed, follow all entry requirements closely, and be ready for possible questioning and inspection, particularly at the border. </p><p>The Government of Canada stresses that while information provided is based on U.S. sources, it is subject to change at any time, and Canadians are responsible for staying up to date.</p><p>Canada's full travel advisory for the United States can be found <a href="https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-states" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p>It seems that the U.S.'s increasingly strict border protocols — combined with ongoing <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tariffs-canada-us-boycott-trump">Canada–U.S. tensions over tariffs</a> and <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/francois-legault-trump-canada-comments">inflammatory remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump</a> — are having an impact. <br/></p><p>According to <a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250822/dq250822b-eng.htm">Statistics Canada</a>, the number of Canadian residents who returned from the U.S. by car fell by 36.9% in July 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. Air travel also saw a notable decline, with Canadian residents returning by commercial airlines dropping 25.8% over the same period.</p><p>Safe travels, Canada!</p><p><em>This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
