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I never said Kwasi Appiah should have known better – Henry Asante Twum

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has quashed reports saying he chided Blacks Stars coach, Kwasi Appiah saying he was supposed to know better after the former Black stars gaffer was angrily demanding for his unpaid salary arrears. “The GFA does not pay the coach …

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Former GFA big shots still demanding over GHC7.5 million from GFA

Three former big shots of the Ghana Football Association who dragged the association to court in 2014 are still battling the Association in their quest for the GFA to pay them in excess of over one million dollars (US$1,350,000.00) as agency fee for what they claim to be their role …

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GFA meets government coronavirus team

A Ghana Football Association delegation on Thursday, May 21, 2020 joined other federations to engage the Government COVID-19 team at the Accra Sports Stadium. The meeting was also attended by the leadership of the National Sports Authority. Presidents of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Ghana Golf Association and the Ghana Boxing …

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Kwasi Appiah is not the only person owed by GFA – Kurt Okraku

Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Okraku has revealed that coach James Kwasi Appiah is not the only person who has salaries arrears with this the association and for that matter the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Coach Kwasi Appiah has been in the news for the past weeks demanding his unpaid salaries which he …

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GFA submits proposal to gov’t to ease restrictions

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has tabled a proposal to the government to ease restrictions on its events to enable the resumption of football activities. This was revealed by the Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah during the Ministry’s press-briefing on the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday. Football matches are a major revenue source for the …

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GFA Executive 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 …

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GFA doesn’t owe Kwasi Appiah – Henry Asante explains after salary breach claims

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Henry Asante Twum has categorically stated that former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah is owed by the government and not the FA, saying he expects him to know better. Reports went widespread on Tuesday that ex-Black Stars gaffer Kwasi Appiah is set …

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Sports Ministry responsible for Kwasi Appiah’s salary arrears – GFA

The ongoing tussle between the Ghana Football Association and former Ghana coach James Kwasi Appiah looks like it will not end anytime soon after the association revealed that it is not responsible for paying the coach’s salaries. Kwasi Appiah this week revealed that since leaving his post at the beginning …

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Ghana FA holds discussions with clubs over future of Premier League

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has completed a series of meetings with stakeholders on the status and future of the nation’s sport in the wake of the disturbing coronavirus pandemic. First and second-tier clubs in both the men’s and women’s leagues as well as the 10 Regional Football Associations (RFAs) …

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Cheetah FC Scribe Prays GFA Boss Does Not Give In To Growing Pressure

Abdul Hayye Yartey, bankroller of Cheetah FC, has prayed the president of the Ghana Football Association does not succumb to pressure and channels his effort towards youth development.  Kurt Okraku, GFA president, is a staunch advocate for youth development and has promised to rejuvenate grassroots football under his tenure by …

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