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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

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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…

15 Aug

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

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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

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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…

01 Aug

Nottingham Forest, GFA Lead Football Fans’ Remembrance Of Junior Agogo

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The Ghana Football Association, Premier League side Nottingham Forest, as well as some football fans, have unified in remembrance of late Black Stars player Junior Agogo who would have turned 44 on August 1, 2023. Junior Manuel Agogo passed away in London on August 22, 2019, at age 40 after battling an illness. Agogo played for the Black Stars between 2006 and 2009. He became a household name after his performance at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Ghana. He scored 12 goals in 27 caps for the national team. In his club career, he played for 15 different clubs,…

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…

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.…

12 Jul

Ghana Football DNA: ‘Critically Important Building Block’ Unveiled

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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.…

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…

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.…