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Former GFA ExCo member Kweku Eyiah backs George Afriyie for GFA Presidency

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Former Executive Committee Member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kweku Eyiah has thrown his weight of support behind George Afriyie ahead of the upcoming GFA Presidential elections. The astute lawyer also revealed that he was approached by some of the other candidates but he turned them down because of his allegiance with the former GFA Veep. The Okyeman Planners bankroller is vying for the position against five other competent opponents including Dreams FC CEO Kurt Okraku. The other aspirants are Nana Yaw Amponsah, Fred Pappoe, Lawyer George Ankoma Mensah…

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Kweku Eyiah urges disqualified Wilfred Osei Palmer to clear his name

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Former Executive Committee Member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kweku Eyiah has sympathized with Wilfred Osei Palmer over his disqualification from the GFA Presidential elections. “Palmer’ was eliminated due to breaches of Article 33(5)(c) of the Ghana General Regulations, as well as getting on the wrong side of GFA ethical committee ruling in 2017. The astute lawyer in an interview with Happy FM backed the Tema Youth FC bankroller’s to do all he can to prove his innocence. “I won’t be happy if what happened to Palmer happened to me…

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GFA Elections:”Palmer will get 15 votes; maximum, if he’s cleared to contest”- George Afriyie

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George Afriyie has boldly predicted that Wilfred Osei ‘Palmer’ will lose the upcoming elections even if he manages to overturn the decision to disqualify him from the GFA Presidential race. According to the former GFA Veep, who has received massive endorsement from 12 Premier clubs and over 25 teams from Division One, Palmer will get only 15 votes maximum. “Palmer will get 15 votes; maximum, if he’s cleared to contest,” George said. The Okyeman Planners owner made the remarks in an interview with Accra based media outlet, Asempa FM sportsNite…

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George Afriyie makes bold prediction ahead of GFA Elections

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President of Okyeman Planners George Afriyie is talking tough ahead of the upcoming GFA Presidential elections. The Former GFA veep will be vying for the vacant top seat on October 25 against five other contenders. Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM, the experienced football administrator predicted a landslide victory over his opponents. “The delegates won’t votes for clueless people to come and lead our football. Some aspirants will not even get 10 votes if the elections is to be held today” ”I have looked through all the other manifestos…

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Faint-hearted George Afriyie ducks out of GFA Presidential debate

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George Afriyie has declined an invitation by the Normalization Committee to participate in a debate for the GFA Presidential hopefuls ahead of the upcoming elections. The Okyeman Planners Bankroller is the only aspirant out of the six vying for the vacant top seat to have turned down the opportunity to sit face to face with his opponents to engage in the battle of ideas. It remains quite unclear what George Afriyie’s strategy is, but one would have thought a candidate seeking to steer a new GFA administration would have been…

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GFA, Media partners to organize first-ever Presidential debate

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The Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association will, in partnership with three media organisations: Global Media Alliance, Multimedia Ghana Limited and Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, organise a live radio and television debate for five of the six Presidential Candidates of the upcoming GFA elections. The debate will be held on Monday October 21 at the Physicians and Surgeons Centre in Accra at 6:30 p.m. It will be broadcast live on GTV, Joy FM, and Happy FM, as well as all affiliate media platforms (radio, television, online, social media) of the…

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GFA Elections in limbo; hit by another court injunction

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The 2019 GFA Elections has hit a snag after another court injunction was served against the association on Tuesday. Bankroller of third-division outfit Africa XI FC, Moses Dahama served the Normalisation Committee with a writ to stop all activities relating to the elections until the case against Wilfred Osei Palmer is fully heard and determined. He has also asked a Tema High Court to stop all officials from doing anything in relation to the elections until all issues are sorted out. “Palmer’ was disqualified from the presidential race due to breaches…

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Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah embarks on scouting mission in Europe

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Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has embarked on a scouting mission in Europe ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.   The aim of the scouting mission is to recruit new talents to boost his squad and further monitor players already on the radar of the national team to ensure he meets set targets. The 58-year-old manager who is currently in Holland is also expected to visit Spain, England, France, Italy, Germany, and Belgium. Ghana are in Group C where they will contest for a place in the next…

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Kotoko goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad on verge of Chelsea move

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Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad is on the verge of completing a transfer to Premier League rivals Berekum Chelsea, FootballMadeInGhana.com understands. The 16 year old shot-stopper will be joining the Blues lads on a season-long loan deal ahead of the forthcoming season. Danlad has struggled to establish himself as a first team regular at Kotoko due to the presence of Felix Annan, Muntari Tagoe, Osei Kwame and Kwame Baah. If the move to Chelsea materializes, the Black Satellites goalie will be expected to fill the void left by Gideon Ahenkorah who…

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WAFA SC’s U18 arrive at Red Bull Salzburg for two-week training and formative programme

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WAFA SC’s U18 have arrived in Austria for a two-week training and formation programme with giants Red Bull Salzburg. The Sogakope-based outfit are scheduled to engage in two friendlies matches during their stay. The Academy lads will be in attendance for the Champions League match between Salzburg and Napoli at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday, 23 October. The youngsters will also have an opportunity to watch an Austrian Bundesliga match before the team returns to Ghana on 29 October.

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