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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…

28 Jul

Kurt Okraku Should Banish Party Politics From Football If He Wants To Make The Sport Great Again – Joe Lartey

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Veteran broadcaster Joe Lartey has urged the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt Okraku to banish party politics from football if he wants to make the sport great again. The 96-year-old says the possibility of Ghana football thriving again is dependent on the leaders. He believes when they want to get it done, it will be done because they are focused on doing it. “Let them think about football and Ghana and let them say to themselves that we are here to make Ghana great in football, and it will happen,” the former GBC journalist told Joy Sports “Let them develop positive…

27 Jul

‘Even The Government Of Ghana Is Using Some Family Members’ – Charles Taylor Defends Kurt Okraku Over Nepotism

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Former Ghana international Charles Taylor has stepped forward to defend Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku, who has been accused of favouritism towards ‘family and friends.’ The allegations were made in a petition to the FIFA Ethics Committee, with several GFA staff members allegedly being direct family members and friends of the 52-year-old president, implying nepotism within the organisation. This, among other allegations, has not deterred Okraku, who has announced his intention to run in this year’s presidential election, which is scheduled for October. In support of Okraku’s bid for a second term, the former Hearts of Oak and…

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.…

10 Jul

GFA President Admits Coaching And Officiating Are Ghana Football’s Biggest Problems

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The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has admitted that coaching and refereeing are the biggest problems of Ghana football. He said this at the ongoing 29th GFA Ordinary Congress held at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. Since Kurt Okraku’s administration came into office in 2019, the Black Stars have seen five coaches take charge of the national team in less than four years. With refereeing, there have been many complaints and suspension of officials in the local leagues in the past three seasons. However, the GFA President…

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…