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05 Oct

Confirmed: Kurt Okraku Re-elected Ghana FA President

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Kurt Okraku has been re-elected as the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for a second term. Mr Okraku went unopposed at the 2023 Elective Congress which is underway at the Global Dream Hotel in the Northern Regional capital, Tamale. George Afriyie, who was the sole contender of Mr Okraku was disqualified by the Elections Committee of the country’s football governing body. Out of 119 delegates who were present at the Congress, 117 of them voted in favour of the Dreams FC owner. However, two delegates voted against his retention and one other delegate abstained. https://twitter.com/Fentuo_/status/1709872582986539410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1709872582986539410%7Ctwgr%5Edaab0fc30b686cbab1d4da4be288bc1b8eb17f17%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fconfirmed-kurt-okraku-re-elected-ghana-fa-president%2F …

05 Oct

Kurt Okraku Retained as GFA President

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Kurt Okraku has been re-elected as President of the Ghana Football Association during the 2023 Elective Congress held in Tamale on Thursday. Okraku, who stood unopposed, secured a remarkable show of support from the one hundred and twenty (120) delegates present at the congress. In the voting process, President Okraku received an impressive 97.5% of the total votes cast, totalling 117 votes in favour of his continued leadership. Only two delegates voted against his retention, while one delegate abstained from the vote. This resounding mandate reaffirms Okraku’s position as the head of Ghana’s football governing body and reflects the high…

03 Oct

GFA Boss Kurt Okraku Praised For Improving Football

Wontumi1SportsGFA, KURT OKRAKU

Medeama SC coach, Evans Adotey has praised Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku for improving football in the country. His comments come after his side’s qualification to the group stage of the CAF Champions League in their first attempt. The Ghana Premier League champions secured a 4-3 aggregate scoreline despite a 2-1 defeat in the return leg in Conakry on Saturday, September 30. Medeama in the first leg of the second round of the qualifiers recorded a 3-1 win at the Cape Coast Stadium. Following the team’s arrival in Ghana on Sunday evening, Mr Okraku was at the Kotoka…

04 Sep

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

Wontumi1SportsDr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, George Afriyie, GFA

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…

31 Aug

GFA Elections Still On Hold After Court Adjourned Hearing Of Injunction

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The 2023 Ghana Football Association (GFA) election process remains on hold due to an injunction filed by King Faisal against the football governing body. The legal proceedings took an unexpected turn as the scheduled court session on Wednesday, August 30 did not take place. The case has now been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 6th. The legal representatives from both parties have come to an agreement to establish a new date to address their respective concerns. Division One League side, King Faisal is seeking an injunction against the GFA's scheduled presidential election. They propose that the injunction should continue until elections…

30 Aug

Alhaji Grusah Breaks Silence On Suspended GFA Elections

Wontumi2SportsAlhaji Abdul Karim Grusah, GFA

The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Election Committee has made the decision to suspend all ongoing election processes, following a court injunction filed by Division One League Zone 2 club, King Faisal FC. The move, which has generated widespread interest and speculation, is aimed at redirecting the GFA onto the right path, according to King Faisal’s owner, Alhaji Grusah. “The injunction is to steer the GFA back on the right track. The Association isn’t anyone’s personal property. Whether the injunction delays the electoral process or not, I do not care; the right procedures should be undertaken,” expressed Alhaji Grusah in an…

23 Aug

GFA Presidential Candidates Warned Of Potential Disqualification Over Tax Obligations

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Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has suggested candidates aspiring for positions within the GFA could potentially face disqualification due to their failure to fulfil their tax responsibilities. Okraku stressed the crucial role of integrity in the assessment process, particularly focusing on candidates' compliance with tax regulations. During the integrity session, Okraku clarified that significant aspects such as tax payments and the avoidance of making false declarations are thoroughly examined. Okraku articulated, "Obviously, you would have to go through the integrity session. Whether you've paid your taxes. So, if you don't pay your tax, you are in trouble and you've…

16 Aug

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

Wontumi1SportsGeorge Afriyie, GFA, KURT OKRAKU

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…

15 Aug

This Year’s GFA Presidential Election Is Not For Kurt Okraku; He Knows He Will Lose – Kojo Yankah

Wontumi2SportsGFA, KURT OKRAKU, Prof. Kojo Yankah

Former Western Regional Football Association (WRFA) Chairman, Kojo Yankah has reiterated that things are not well for Ghana football under Kurt Okraku as the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). According to him, the sitting GFA president is destined to lose this year’s presidential election of the football association. “Spiritually, a lot of things are going on. This election is not for Kurt Okraku. He shouldn’t be the next FA President. He is aware and he is changing things behind the scenes,” Kojo Yankah shared in an interview with Connect. In June of this year, Kojo Yankah revealed plans…

15 Aug

GFA Confirm Kurt Okraku And George Afriyie Presidential Nominations

Wontumi2SportsGeorge Afriyie, GFA, KURT OKRAKU

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…