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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…

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.…