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Good News: Give Ghana Based Players Slots In Black Stars – Nana Addo To GFA Boss, Black Stars Coach
03 Aug

Good News: Give Ghana Based Players Slots In Black Stars – Nana Addo To GFA Boss, Black Stars Coach

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The fifth president of the fourth republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has suggested to the president of the Ghana football Association, Kurt Okraku and Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton to involve local players in the Black Stars call ups list . President Akufo-Addo spoke the mind of most Ghanaian football enthusiasts in his exhortation which is likely to be a welcome news for the local players as well "When a team wins the Ghana premier league, some players of the team should be called up into the Black Stars team." The President adviced. Upon hearing the news, most Ghanaians and…
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Prime Take: Clean Your Minds Of Hatred And Prejudice, It Blinds Efficiency – Joe Lartey Snr To GFA
27 Jul

Prime Take: Clean Your Minds Of Hatred And Prejudice, It Blinds Efficiency – Joe Lartey Snr To GFA

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Veteran sports commentator, Joe Lartey Snr, has advised the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to eschew loathing in the governance of football. Speaking in a yet-to-be-televised Prime Takeinterview with Muftawu Nabila Abdulai, the venerable Lartey, noted that politics and desire for money have negatively impacted the growth of Ghana’s football. “They should clean their heads,” the former GBC journalist said when quizzed what advice he would offer to the leadership of Ghana football. “Sooner than later, I intend to visit the president of Ghana football, Kurt Okraku. I want to have a little chat with him and share the little…
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2022 World Cup: 5 Ghanaian Clubs To Get More Than $500K In Player Benefits
13 Jul

2022 World Cup: 5 Ghanaian Clubs To Get More Than $500K In Player Benefits

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Five Ghanaian clubs are to receive over $500,000 from the FIFA Club Benefits Programme as part of rewards for having representatives in the Black Stars squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A FIFA report, to be released on Thursday morning, reveals that the Ghana Football Association received $565,772.42 to be distributed among the five clubs in Ghana. Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, King Faisal, Dreams Football Club and Steadfast Football Club are the beneficiaries of the programme. From the report, Hearts received the highest amount, being $219,008.70 while Kotoko were paid $200,757.97. The reports also shows Steadfast get $109,504.72.…
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Ghana Football DNA: ‘Critically Important Building Block’ Unveiled
12 Jul

Ghana Football DNA: ‘Critically Important Building Block’ Unveiled

Wontumi1Sports,
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has hailed the official launch of the National Football Philosophy, known as Ghana Football DNA, as a critically important building block for the country’s football. The launch took place on Wednesday, July 12, in Accra and Okraku emphasised the significance of the occasion. In his speech, Okraku expressed the historical importance of the moment, stating, “Today marks a momentous epoch in the history of Ghana Football.” He highlighted the comprehensive nature of the publication, which identifies Ghana’s football characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, values, and history, providing a clear picture of the nation’s football identity.…
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We May Evaluate Petition Filed Against GFA President – FIFA
11 Jul

We May Evaluate Petition Filed Against GFA President – FIFA

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World football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed receipt of a petition filed against President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, for alleged breaches of its Statutes. FIFA said the petition was filed on July 7, 2023, and it may initiate preliminary investigations into the breach of Statutes as claimed by the Whistle-blower, Akwasi Ossei Nkrumah “Following an evaluation of the documents and information submitted, the Secretariat may initiate preliminary investigations into a potential breach of the FCE following instructions from the Chairperson of the Investigatory Chamber in accordance with Article 61 FCE,” portion of the confirmation email said.…
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I Have Documents Which Can Destroy My Opponents – Kurt Okraku
11 Jul

I Have Documents Which Can Destroy My Opponents – Kurt Okraku

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FA President, Kurt Okraku, has sent a warning to political opponents who are “after” him, indicating he has what it takes to “defame” them. Four days before the FA’s Congress, FIFA received a petition from a whistleblower to investigate the GFA president for forgery and falsification, conflicts of interest, abuse of position, duty of loyalty and manipulation of football matches. All these allegations are against FIFA’s codes of ethics, and the petitioner has called for the suspension of Okraku. The GFA will hold its election in October 2023. “What we all forget is by virtue of where I sit, I…
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Only GFA Cannot Develop Ghana Football – John Paintsil
07 Jul

Only GFA Cannot Develop Ghana Football – John Paintsil

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Former Ghana international John Painstil has become the latest to add his voice to the increasing concerns regarding the country’s football. The Ghana Football Association has come under strong criticism from Ghanaians as well as ex-players who played for the national team with many blaming them for the way they have handled the association. The development of football in the country has suffered retrogression in recent years and the GFA is said to be core in leading it to that route. However, Paintsil believes it is not just the duty of just the Ghana FA. “The weight of the job…
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John Paintsil Lauds GFA For Plans To Develop Football
07 Jul

John Paintsil Lauds GFA For Plans To Develop Football

Wontumi1Sports,
Former Ghana international John Paintsil has called on ex-players to be grateful to the current administration of the Ghana Football Association in their attempts to develop the game in the country. According to Paintsil, several initiatives have been put in place to ensure that game is moved to the next step under the Kurt Okraku-led team. In a recent interview with Asempa FM, the ex-Black Stars right-back hailed the GFA, commending them for the recent additions to the development plan which includes the Ghana Football Association School and the Women’s Football Strategy. “We the ex-players have had the opportunity to…
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2023 GFA Elections: We Need Approval Of New Nomination Fee For Roadmap – GFA
04 Jul

2023 GFA Elections: We Need Approval Of New Nomination Fee For Roadmap – GFA

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA), has called on members of the football governing body to approve the proposed new nomination fees to aid the organisation of its Presidential and Executive Council elections this year. The FA in response to a petition by Division One League Club, New Edubiase United allayed the fears of some members that the current leadership of the association is ‘coercing members to sign documents, to postpone the elections beyond their mandate. “…the Executive Council of the GFA proposed in item 12 of the agenda an “Approval of GFA Election Nominations Fees”. On what basis are we…
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‘Ghana Football Is Dying’ – Agyemang Badu
03 Jul

‘Ghana Football Is Dying’ – Agyemang Badu

Wontumi1Sports,
Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has become the latest to add his voice to the increasing concerns in Ghana’s football. According to the former U-20 World Cup winner, it’s very alarming the rate at the game seems to be declining with each year that passes by. Ghana suffered yet another setback on Friday night as the Black Meteors exited the ongoing U-23 Africa Cup Nations following the draw against Guinea. Speaking on Joy FM, Badu called for the Ghana Football Association to treat with urgency the alarming issues regarding the sport in Ghana. “When I talk, I don’t get…
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