George Afriyie

I Don’t Know If I Will Contest GFA Presidency Again – George Afriyie
14 May

I Don’t Know If I Will Contest GFA Presidency Again – George Afriyie

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George Afriyie, the former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), is currently uncertain about his future ambitions in the local football administration after facing a setback to his presidential aspirations. Afriyie's uncertainty arises from the fact that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the disqualification decision made by the Elections Committee, which has dealt a blow to his hopes of becoming the president. During an interview with Graphic Sports, Afriyie highlighted that it is premature to decide his next move, especially considering that the next GFA election is approximately three years away. He emphasized the…
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CAS Dismisses George Afriyie Appeal- Ex GFA Vice “Takes Decision In Good Faith”
06 May

CAS Dismisses George Afriyie Appeal- Ex GFA Vice “Takes Decision In Good Faith”

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Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President, George Afriyie, has responded after having his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the GFA dismissed. Afriyie was disqualified after failing to secure enough GFA members’ signatures to his candidature when filing his nomination form. He appealed the decision but the Elections Committee’s disqualification was upheld by the Appeals Committee forcing Afriyie to pursue the case outside the GFA’s jurisdiction. The ruling was communicated on Monday, May 6 almost eight months after George Afriyie filed his appeal with CAS. The 2023 GFA Elections were held on October 5 in…
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‘I’ll Reach Out To George Afriyie And Bring Him Home’ – Kurt Okraku After Re-election As GFA President
05 Oct

‘I’ll Reach Out To George Afriyie And Bring Him Home’ – Kurt Okraku After Re-election As GFA President

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President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has urged George Afriyie to behave because he has a role to play in the development of football in the country. He also added that he will reach out to the former GFA Veep and bring him 'home' because the football family is one. Okraku was re-elected president of the GFA for a second term on Thursday morning at the Global Dream Hotel in Tamale, Afriyie, who was the only candidate to file to rival him for the position, was disqualified by the GFA Elections Committee, with Okraku going unopposed in…
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2023 GFA Elections: George Afriyie Files Application For Injunction On Elective Congress
29 Sep

2023 GFA Elections: George Afriyie Files Application For Injunction On Elective Congress

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Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has filed notice of application for injunction on the association's elections scheduled for October 5, 2023. The application for the interlocutory injunction, which was secured on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the Accra High Court, Human Rights Division, will be moved by the lawyer of Mr Afriyie on October 12, 2023, per court documents available to JoySports. The crux of the application is that, the decision of the Elections Committee to disqualify the presidential aspirant, and the Appeals Committee upholding their verdict earlier this month is a "violation of…
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George Afriyie Should Abandon Presidential Ambition – Former GFA Presidential Aspirant
29 Sep

George Afriyie Should Abandon Presidential Ambition – Former GFA Presidential Aspirant

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Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential aspirant, Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, has advised George Afriyie to discontinue his quest to contest the association's presidential elections this year. Mr Afriyie, who has been disqualified by the Elections Committee from vying for the position, following his failure to provide the required number of signatures to support his candidature, has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) to seek redress. The former vice-president of the football governing body feels aggrieved and wants CAS to overturn the ruling and reinstate him to contest for the topmost seat in Ghana football. However, Armstrong-Mortagbe, who found…
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2023 GFA Elections: George Afriyie’s Appeal Against Disqualification Dismissed
19 Sep

2023 GFA Elections: George Afriyie’s Appeal Against Disqualification Dismissed

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The Appeals Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has dismissed George Afriyie’s appeal against his disqualification to contest the GFA presidency later this year. “The invalidity of any document cannot be cured by reference to article 8(3) of the Elections Regulations. Indeed, if Mr George Kwasi Afriyie had submitted invalid Tax Clearance Certificate or invalid Police Clearance Certificate, it would have made his nomination invalid,” the Committee said in its ruling to Mr Afriyie on Monday, a ruling JoySports has sighted. The Committee agrees with the position of the Elections Committee that Mr Afriyie’s nomination form for the presidential elections…
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George Afriyie Is Not Qualified To Be GFA President – Nyaho-Tamakloe
04 Sep

George Afriyie Is Not Qualified To Be GFA President – Nyaho-Tamakloe

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Former Chairman of the Ghana Football Association, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has stated George Afriyie is not competent to lead the football governing body or contest for its election. Afriyie is one of two persons to have filed for nominations to challenge for the presidential seat of the GFA, the other being Kurt Okraku, whose administration is still in office. Having lost out on the seat to the Dreams FC Bankroller four years ago, Afriyie will be looking to unseat Okraku during this year’s election should they receive clearance for an Accra High Court after King Faisal’s injunction. However, the Hearts…
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GFA Elections: George Afriyie ‘Cries’ Over Exorbitant Filing Fee
16 Aug

GFA Elections: George Afriyie ‘Cries’ Over Exorbitant Filing Fee

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Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential aspirant, George Afriyie has reacted angrily to the decision of the football governing body to demand GH¢50,000 filing fee for its presidential elections. The former vice president of the association noted that, FIFA and CAF have money set aside for governance and this is a standard practice globally. However, the FA took a route he feels is alien to football elections. “The FA president and the Executive Council have asked us to pay GH¢50,000. If my brother, Kurt Okraku wants to contest for FIFA positions, president of CAF position, the Executive Council, ask him whether…
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GFA Confirm Kurt Okraku And George Afriyie Presidential Nominations
15 Aug

GFA Confirm Kurt Okraku And George Afriyie Presidential Nominations

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In a pivotal turn of events, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Elections have taken shape with only two nominees in the running for the presidential position. The GFA announced the exclusive list on Monday, confirming that the incumbent, Kurt Okraku, and former GFA Vice President, George Afriyie, have successfully submitted their forms for this eminent role. With the Elective Congress scheduled to convene on September 27 in the city of Tamale, the forthcoming showdown promises an engaging duel between Okraku and Afriyie. Their familiarity stems from the previous election in 2019, where Okraku secured victory over Afriyie in a closely contested race. This…
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George Afriyie Declares Candidacy For Ghana FA Presidency
26 Jun

George Afriyie Declares Candidacy For Ghana FA Presidency

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Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie declared his candidacy for the upcoming 2023 presidential elections of the local football governing body. After much speculation and anticipation, Afriyie unveiled his bid to lead Ghana's football governing body on Sunday, marking a significant development in the upcoming elections. “We need to move on from repetitive mistakes towards a more practical approach to solving problems. In these challenging times, I come in as a beacon of hope believing in the immense potential of Ghana Football to rise above adversities," he said. "I offer a vision for a future…
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