Division One League

GHALCA rejects NC release on eligibility, implore them to go by Congress decision

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

The Ghana League Clubs Association – GHALCA – has rejected the decision of the Ghana FA Normalization Committee to expunge some clauses from the Eligibility Criteria set for the association’s election and has implored them to respect the decision of Congress. The Normalization Committee on Wednesday announced that the Eligibility Criteria for the upcoming election of the Ghana Football Association has been altered with Clause 2 and 3 of the Eligibility Criteria expunged. “The Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association, has, in compliance with Article 30 of the new…

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GFA Elections: Randy Abbey picks nomination form

KAPOOR JR.

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Randy Abbey has picked his nomination form to contest in the upcoming 2019 GFA election. The experienced administrator is vying for a slot on the Executive Council. The Bankroller of Heart of Lions becomes the third football administrator to disclose his candidacy after AshantiGold Chief Executive Officer Mr. Frederick Acheampong and Kotoko Chief Executive Officer (CEO), George Amoako. The contest for a slot on the Executive Council, hitherto the Executive Committee, will be given a stiff race following the reduction of the…

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AshantiGold to engage in a warm up friendly with Asokwa Deportivo

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Ashantigold SC are set to engage in a warm up game with second Division two side Asokwa Deportivo as they prepare to face Moroccan’s giant RS Berkane in the first around of the CAF Confederation Cup. The miners locked horns with RS Berkane on last Saturday and won with a marginal 3-2 win. This leaves the return leg very difficult as they set to play away from home against the runners up of the CAF Champions League. Both Ashantigold SC and Asokwa Deportivo have met twice in friendlies in 2018…

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2019 GFA Elections: George Afriyie picks form

KAPOOR JR.

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie has picked up nomination form to contest for the 2019 Ghana FA presidential elections. The bankroller of Okyeman Planners took his forms at the premises of the GFA on Monday after going through the necessary formalities. The vetting of qualified candidates will take place from September 26 to October 1 with the election slated for October 27, 2019. Ahead of the elections next month, George Afriyie faces competition from Kurt Okraku, Osei Kwaku Palmer, Fred Pappoe, Kudjoe Fianoo, Nana Yaw…

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#GFAElections2019: Presidential and RFA aspirants need endorsement from 5 members to contest

KAPOOR JR.

The Normalization Committee have declared that Presidential and RFA aspirants will need endorsement from 5 members to contest the upcoming elections. This is in accordance with the new GFA Statutes and Regulations set out for the 2019 GFA Elections. Per a statement on the GFA’s website, the Congress to elect the President as well as the swearing in ceremony will be held on Friday, October, 25. While opening of nomination is scheduled for Monday, September 16 to Friday, September 20, vetting of qualified candidates will take place from September 26…

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#GFAElection2019: Regional FA Elections Slated For October 18

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

The elections for the Regional Football Association Chairperson is set for 18th October 2019, seven day before the Presidential elections, the Normalization Committee of the Ghana FA has confirmed. In a release on the Ghana FA official website, the RFA chairmanship elections shall be conducted a week before the Electrive Congress of the FA where the new FA President shall be elected. In the document highlighting the road map for the election, October 18 has been confirmed as the date to elect new regional FA chairmen across the 16 regional…

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#GFAElections2019: Normalization Committee discriminating against male aspirants

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

With a little over a month to the elections of Executive Council Members and a new President for the Ghana Football Association, the Normalization Committee are showing signs of favouratism and nepotism towards female aspirants. Following the announcement of the road map for the elections slated for 24th and 25th of October, the NC has tilted towards female aspirants, charging them skimpy nomination fees while their male counterparts pay 5 times what the females are to pay. In a release by the Ghana FA Normalization Committee outlining the guidelines for…

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BREAKING NEWS: Normalization Committee announces road map for GFA elections

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

The Normalization Committee of the Ghana Football Association has rolled out the road map for the long-awaited GFA elections. The road map contains the complete outline and plan for the elections from the Regional Football Association level, the constituent bodies and all delegates who vote at Congress. “Pursuant to the 2019 Statutes of the Ghana Football Association and the approved Elections Regulations, the Normalization Committee of the Ghana Football Association wishes to announce for the attention of all stakeholders and the general public, the road map and guidelines for the…

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Vision FC striker Ernest Boateng signs for Slovakian club DAC 1904

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Division One club Vision Fc has confirmed they have reached agreement with Slovakian side DAC 1904 for the permanent transfer of their striker  Ernest Boateng. The budding striker signed a 3 years contract on Friday after completing his medical test. The club confirmed the transfer on their official twitter account. “We have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Ernest Boateng to @DAC_1904. The budding striker joins the Slovakia🇸🇰 @FortunaLiga side on a 3-year deal” He becomes the second Ghanaian to join the club after former Dreams FC striker…

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PHOTOS : Nana Yaw Amponsah visit Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama, Wa Naa Fuseini Pelpuo V

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Ghana Football Association Presidential hopeful Nana Yaw Amponsah and his campaign team paid a courtesy call to the overlord of the Dagbon Traditional area Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama in the Northern region and Wa Naa Fuseini Pelpuo V ahead of the GFA Presidential election. The Phar Rangers owner was presented with a new toy woven traditional smoke on each occasions with blessings from the Chiefs to the admirations of the teaming audience. The FIFA License Agent will have to beat off a competition from Former Vice President of the GFA George…

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