Archive for May 2020
PROCESS FOR 18-CLUB NATIONAL DIVISION ONE LEAGUE BEGINS
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken a decision to form a 5-member committee for the implementation of the transitional provision on the number of participating clubs in the National Division One League. The decision to set up the advisory committee is in compliance with Article 81(6) of the GFA Statutes…
Read MoreEXECUTIVE COUNCIL APPROVES NEW REFEREEING STRUCTURE
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has approved a new refereeing structure for the federation. The new structure is to ensure the separation of personnel in the various functions of refereeing in Ghana. It seeks to consolidate the gains achieved so far and to strive for new heights. The structure includes the…
Read MoreTRANSCRIPT: GFA PRESIDENT TALKS THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 AND MORE
President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt E. S Okraku, on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, gave an update on the impact of COVID-19 on the football industry and other matters related to engagements with stakeholders and government about the way forward for the sport. Mr. Okraku was on a program organized by Accra-based radio station…
Read MoreMeet Young Kennedy Kofi Boateng Hoisting The Flag Of Ghana High In Austria
Former West Africa Football Academy graduate, Kennedy Kofi Boateng who currently play for S.V Ried in the Austria 2. Liga is making air waves in Austria following his breakthrough season with his club The 6ft 3in defender is best known for aerial prowess, tough tackling, interceptions as well as his tenacity to add goals to…
Read MoreCOVID-19 ISOLATION CENTRE: GFA PRESIDENT TOURS GHANAMAN FACILITY
GFA President Kurt E.S Okraku, on Tuesday May 12, 2020 toured the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence at Prampram to inspect the progress of work done at the facility which has been made available to government for use as isolation centre. Mr. Okraku was accompanied by Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association Mr.…
Read MorePREMIER CLUBS’ REPRESENTATIVES FOR AUTONOMOUS LEAGUE COMMITTEE
Following the decision of the Executive Council to start the process leading to the Premier League going autonomous, the elite division clubs have nominated three persons as their representatives to serve on the Autonomous Premier League Committee. The three representatives selected at a meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020, include Togbe Afede XIV, Board Chairman…
Read MoreInter Allies secure signature of goalkeeper Rashid Seidu
Inter Allies have successfully secured the signature of goalkeeper Rashid Seidu on a short term deal till the end of the season. The shot stopper joins the club after stints with Wa All Stars, Bechem United and Asante Kotoko. He also turned out for AS Duanes in the Nigerien league. Rashid Seidu who was part…
Read More2019/20 Women’s Premier League: TOP FIVE SCORERS UNCOVERED
The first round of the Women’s Premier League ended a few weeks ago with some entertaining fixtures across the country. In all, 56 games were played in the Northern and Southern zones with 156 goals produced, averaging a 2.8 goals per match. A total of 3 hat-tricks and 3 hauls were also recorded in the…
Read MoreSamuel Tetteh return to training with LASK Linz as Austria Bundesliga nears return amidst Covid-19
Former Ghana youth international, Samuel Tetteh has returned to training with his club, LASK Linz in Austria as the Austrian top-flight league near return amidst the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country The former West African Football Academy graduate and his team-mates returned to the training ground this week as they begin preparations for the…
Read MoreGhana Premier League Side, Berekum Chelsea Sign Partnership deal with Locust Sportswear
Ghana premier league side, Berekum Chelsea have agreed a partnership deal with Canadian Sports firm, Locust Sportswear Both parties agreed on a four year deal as all negotiations and paper works were completed on Tuesday, 12th of May, 2020 as contract details are undisclosed The Canadian company will replace South African based Sports kit company…
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