Statement

GFA, Media partners to organize first-ever Presidential debate

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

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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#GFAElections2019: Final decisions on vetted candidates

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

The Elections Committee of the GFA NC wishes to inform the football community and the general public that the vetting process initiated to vet interested aspirants for the various advertised vacant positions came to an end on Tuesday October 8, 2019 at 4 p.m. These are the fully vetted and successful candidates for the upcoming GFA Elections. The Presidential Position are as follows: • Amanda Clinton • George Ankoma Mensah • Nana Yaw Amponsah • Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku • George Afriyie • Frederick Pappoe Executive Council candidates are as…

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#GFAElection2019: George Afriyie launches Restoration of Ghana football manifesto

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Ghana Football Association presidential aspirant George Afriyie has launched his manifesto ahead of the upcoming elections to be held later this month. The manifesto launched dubbed redemption, revival and restoration of the Ghana Football Association  held at Eusbett hotel in Sunyani was graced by several dignatries such as Club Administrors, Chiefs, old footballers, Media and Kurt Okraku who is also contesting for the seat. A football match was held in the morning between George Afriyie campaign team and retired Black Stars players at the Sunyani Polythenic park as the curtain…

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CONFIRMED: Osei Palmer to appeal disqualification from GFA presidential race

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Bankroller of Tema Youth FC Wilfred Osei Kweku has released a statement confirming he will appeal the decision of the Vetting Committee to disqualify him from upcoming GFA elections. The Normalisation Committee acting as the Elections Committee after recommendations from the Vetting Committee published the names of the qualified candidates on Friday with only Palmer missing from the list of confirmed presidential hopefuls. Palmer has up to Monday, October 7 to submit his appeal.  

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BREAKING NEWS: Qualified candidates for Ghana Football Association elections

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

The Normalisation Committee acting as the Elections Committee for the 2019 GFA Presidential and Executive Council elections has received the recommendations of the Vetting Committee. By their recommendations, the following have passed as candidates for the respective positions: President Amanda Clinton George Ankoma Mensah Nana Yaw Amponsah Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku George Afriyie Frederick Pappoe Executive Council Members- Premier Anthony Aubynn Nana Sarfo Oduro Mr Albert Commey Aryettey Mr Frederick Moore Frederick Acheampong George Amoakoh Kingsley Osei Bonsu Executive Council Members – Division One Abdul Karimu Ahmed Otuo Acheampong Barima…

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#GFAELECTION2019: Eugene Jacquaye reveals short term goals for Greater Accra RFA

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Greater Accra Regional Football Association Chairmanship aspirants Eugene Jacquaye has revealed his short term goals for the Greater Accra FA ahead of the upcoming GFA elections. Eugene Jacquaye will be wrestling with  Samuel Aboabire, Rev. Emmanuel Ankamah and Dr. Albert Arthur who have all picked nomination for the slot. The outspoken aspirant revealed in his manifesto that, his administration will work on three goals which consist of Short terms ( 6months), Medium term goals ( 6 months to 2 years ) and long term goals (2 to 4 years). Eugene…

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STATEMENT: Amanda Clinton backtracks on Nyantakyi comments

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Press statement from Lawyer Amanda Akuokor Clinton (26th September 2019):   It had been brought to my attention that it is been circulated that I said that the former President of the G.F.A did a phenomenal job. I wish to offer the football fans who were deeply traumatized and hurt from the Anas Video clarification on the news story that is circulating about me regarding my supposed comments on praising the former President of the G.F.A. I would like to categorically state that my comments have been mis-interpreted. I was…

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Normalization Committee SHOCKINGLY favouring some aspirants despite not satisfying nominations requirement

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

The Ghana FA Normalization Committee has been caught in a shocking show of favouritism and nepotism in giving life lines to some preferred aspirants who failed to satisfy the requirement of their nominations before filing. Despite vividly indicating that anyone who fails to meet the proper requirement for his nomination will be disqualified, the inconsistent committee has taken a swift 360-degree turn to allow some aspirants who failed the initial requirements the opportunity to go through the screening. In a statement released by the FA on Wednesday September 25, “Out…

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#GFAElections2019: Vetting Committee commence sittings on Thursday

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

The Vetting Committee for the 2019 GFA Elections will begin sittings on Thursday  September 26, 2019 to vet aspirants who have passed initial screening by the Elections Committee (NC) following the close of nominations on Friday September 20, 2019. At the close of nominations, 52 people filed to contest for various positions. The breakdown is as follows: 1. GFA President – 7 aspirants. 2. Premier League Representatives on Executive Council – 7 aspirants contesting for 5 positions. 3. Division One League Representatives on Executive Council – 9 aspirants contesting for 3…

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#GFAElections2019: ‘Kurt is the right man to be the GFA President’ – Hillary Boaten

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

The Human Resources Manager of Springfield Group, Hillary Boaten has thrown her weight behind Kurt Okraku to emerge the next GFA President ahead of the upcoming elections insisting he is the right man for the job. Delivering her keynote address at the #GameChanger Manifesto Unveiling on Tuesday, the experienced Human Resource Manager highlighted the need for delegates to vote for Kurt in the upcoming elections. To her, Kurt envelopes the experience and knowledge required to lead the new GFA and his reign will see Ghana football at a different level….

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