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GFA Congress: Abdul Salam Storms Out As Kurt Okraku Addresses Stakeholders
10 Jul

GFA Congress: Abdul Salam Storms Out As Kurt Okraku Addresses Stakeholders

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President of New Edubiase Football Club, Abdul Salam Yakubu walked out of the Great Hall at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) during the speech of Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okaraku at the GFA 29th Ordinary Congress. The veteran football administrator’s action was in protest to certain words which he deemed inappropriate from the president of the GFA Kurt Okraku. During his speech, the GFA boss, stated some achievements of his administration in his first term while highlighting other packages and promises to be implemented to help develop Ghana Football. However, Abdul Salam Yakubu claimed…
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John Paintsil Lauds GFA For Plans To Develop Football
07 Jul

John Paintsil Lauds GFA For Plans To Develop Football

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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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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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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

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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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GFA To Discuss A Befitting Farewell With Asamoah Gyan
22 Jun

GFA To Discuss A Befitting Farewell With Asamoah Gyan

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The General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Prosper Harrison Addo has disclosed the FA will meet Asamoah Gyan to plan a befitting farewell following his retirement. Gyan announced his retirement from football at the 30th Afreximbank Annual Meeting held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Tuesday. Asked if the GFA to intends to honour Gyan following his retirement, the General Secretary of the Association disclosed plans to meet the former Ghana captain to discuss on a befitting farewell. "He is a true legend. We have congratulated him and he deserves all the accolades for what he has…
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Hohoe United FC Replaces Liberty Professionals In Division One League
21 Jun

Hohoe United FC Replaces Liberty Professionals In Division One League

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Hohoe United Football Club will replace Liberty Professionals in Ghana’s Division One League after they successfully acquired Liberty’s slot in the competition. On Tuesday, Liberty Professionals confirmed the club’s change of business operation, withdrawing from competing at the top level of Ghana’s football and to now focus on being some sort of an “academy”, developing players from grassroots with no focus on qualifying to the top divisions. The Ghana Football Association later confirmed Liberty’s place will now be taken by Hohoe United Football Club after the GFA received all incorporated documents of the change of name. This means Liberty Professionals is…
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Ghana FA’s Randy Abbey Calls For Responsible Officiating In League
25 May

Ghana FA’s Randy Abbey Calls For Responsible Officiating In League

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Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Dr Randy Abbey has admitted that the fight for responsible officiating could be effective if his colleague high ranking officials are honest enough not to interfere in officiating. Abbey was assessing the performances of referees in the Ghana Premier League as well as their welfare as compared to previous years. “It is about all of us. If we all agree that referees work independently, we can fully blame their poor performance on mistakes and incompetence and not because the person has been influenced,” he told Asempa FM. “Those of us who play significant roles…
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Competing Against GFA Big Wigs In Division One Testifies The Genuiness Of Our Promotion – Heart Of Lions
24 May

Competing Against GFA Big Wigs In Division One Testifies The Genuiness Of Our Promotion – Heart Of Lions

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Hearts of Lions president Dr Randy Abbey has denied all claims suggesting that he used his personality to gain favour to enable Heart of Lions to gain promotion into the Ghana Premier League. The Kpando-based side were confirmed champions of the Zone Three of the Division One League with five matches to spare after beating off competition from fiercest rivals, Vison FC and Koforidua Semper Fi. Randy Abbey said despite being an executive council member of the Ghana Football Association, he was less influential as compared to other club owners in the competition citing other higher GFA officials who could have…
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2024 Olympic Games: GFA Will Provide Adequate Support For The Black Meteors – Prosper Addo
19 May

2024 Olympic Games: GFA Will Provide Adequate Support For The Black Meteors – Prosper Addo

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2024 Olympic Games: GFA will provide adequate support for the Black Meteors – Prosper Addo The General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association, Prosper Harrison Addo, has assured the Black Meteors of adequate support from the FA ahead of the 2023 U-23 African Cup of Nations to boost their qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games in France. Ghana will make their second appearance on the continental front after beating Algeria 1-0 in the return leg in Kumasi following their 1-1 pulsating draw in the first leg in Annaba, Algeria. Speaking to Happy FM, Prosper Addo said “The FA is preparing…
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