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Election of GFA vice could divide ExCo – Saani Daara

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Ibrahim Saani Daara says the major flaw in the new statutes presented by the Normalization Committee and approved by Congress was the decision to scrap the appointment of the FA Vice. He said the provision in the new Statutes which now makes …

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How a phone call from K.K Sarpong set-up Didi Dramani’s Kotoko move

Coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has opened about the circumstances that led to his appointment as Kotoko manager in 2012. Speaking in an exclusive interview with FootballMadeInGhana.com, the experienced gaffer recounted how a phone conversation with former club chairman Dr. K.K Sarpong set the ball rolling for his move to the …

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Let’s get Ghana football working again – Asamoah Gyan charges Kurt Okraku, ExCo members

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has expressed his excitement at the election of Kurt Okraku as GFA President. In a tweet, Gyan also congratulated the new members of the GFA’s Executive Council. He urged the new officials to kick-start the revival of Ghana football which saw its image severely …

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GFA cannot pay me for General Secretary position – Saanie Daara

Former Ghana Football Association Communication Director Ibrahim Saanie Daara has stated that the association cannot afford his charges should they come calling for his services for the General Secretary position. Saanie Daara is among the many personalities who have been linked to the position to replace Isaac Addo following the …

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Chattogram Abahan coach declares Prince Tagoe unfit to start games

Head coach for Chattogram Abahan, Maruful Haque has shared that former Ghanaian International Prince Tagoe is not fit to start matches for his side. The ex-Black Stars striker recently completed a transfer to the Bangladeshi top-flight side ahead of the start of the new. Though they have been engaged in …

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Keita wins day for Kotoko

Kumasi Asante Kotoko forward, Naby Keita’s 95th-minute penalty secured victory for Kotoko as they beat San Pedro FC from Cote d’Ivoire in the first leg of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederations Cup. The second half of the game was rained off on Sunday, October 27, at the Baba …

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Q&A: Kurt Okraku’s first interview as GFA President [VIDEO]

Kurt Okraku, a businessman and football administrator, was elected to be the new leader of the Ghana Football Association last Friday. A day later, he spoke to Joy FM’s news analysis program, News File, in his first radio interview after the election. Here’s the transcript of the conversation with Samson …

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We are in the right direction – Jordan Ayew

Forward Jordan Ayew says Crystal Palace are on the right track after coming from behind to draw against Arsenal in the EPL on Sunday. The Ghana international scored in the Eagles’ 2-2 draw against the Gunners at the Emirates to ensure Palace continue their good run to the start of …

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Heavy rains forces Kotoko’s CAF Confederations Cup clash with FC San Pedro to be called off

The crucial first leg tie between Asante Kotoko and FC San Pedro in the final playoff round in the CAF Confederations Cup has been abandoned following heavy rainfall in Kumasi. The rain picked up from the first half but both sides played through until the end of the first half …

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10 things new GFA boss Kurt Okraku must do immediately

Congratulations to Kurt Okraku on his election to the high and emotive office of Ghana Football Association President. Beating stiff competition from a field of six is, as surprising as it may sound, just the easy part. The hard work begins now. With a fractured, battered football family to lead, …

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