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14 Nov

There Were No Plans To Sack Chris Hughton – GFA Breaks Silence

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A spokesperson for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has dismissed reports suggesting that, there were plans to sack Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton. The 64-year-old came under pressure following the team’s back-to-back defeats in the October international friendly games. Hughton’s unbeaten ended after Ghana lost 2-0 to Mexico before a 4-0 defeat against the USA team. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros, the former Premier League manager’s future was left in doubt after multiple reports emerged that he would be sacked with George Boateng, who is the assistant coach set to be…

09 Nov

GFA To Consider Sacking Chris Hughton On Friday

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The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) would, on Friday, November 2023, decide on the future of Black Stars coach Chris Hughton. The decision to part company with Hughton was taken after Ghana's feckless performance against Mexico and the USA last month during the international friendly matches. The leadership of the football governing body is not convinced the former Newcastle United manager would have a good start to the World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros. After seven matches under Mr Hughton, the Black Stars has not been impressive per the FA hierarchy and initiated steps to…

10 Oct

FIFA Congratulates Kurt Okraku On Re-Election As GFA Boss

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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has congratulated Kurt Okraku following his re-election as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Mr Okraku was retained as President of the country’s football governing body after securing 97.5% of votes at the elective congress in Tamale. Mr. Infantino thanked GFA President for his contribution to the development of football in Ghana. “Dear President, Please accept my warmest greetings and sincerest congratulations for your recent re-election as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA),” a statement from the FIFA boss reads. “I would be grateful if you could please convey my felicitations to the Members of…

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 …

04 Oct

Live: Demonstration Against Kurt Okraku And GFA Administration Underway In Accra

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A group of people known as the Ghana Football Stakeholders Forum are demonstrating at the premises of the Ghana Football Association today. The protesters will march to the GFA’s office in Accra before presenting a petition to the Association and the Minister of Youth and Sports. The demonstration, according to the group, is due to the poor administration association under the current leadership while expressing displeasure with the disqualification of George Afriyie to challenge for the GFA presidential slot Here are some of the pictures from the protest so far: Source: Myjoyonline

03 Oct

GFA Boss Kurt Okraku Praised For Improving Football

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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

I Have Received Some Calls To Withdraw My Injunction On The 2023 GFA Elections – Alhaji Grusah

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Alhaji Karim Grusah, the influential figurehead of King Faisal Football Club, has revealed that he's been inundated with calls from prominent figures within the football community urging him to reconsider his stance on the 2023 Ghana Football Association (GFA) elections. Grusah, renowned for his unwavering commitment to the sport, recently obtained an injunction that has thrown the upcoming GFA elections into uncertainty. "It is true I have been receiving calls but I won't mention names I should withdraw we are all in Ghana I didn't a football President my children are involved in football my cousins are involved in football…

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…

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

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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…