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GFA to “Meet The Press” in Sunyani today
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to hold its second “Meet The Press” session of the year in Sunyani on Friday, August 9, 2024.
The event, scheduled to take place at the Eusbett Hotel at 14:00 GMT, will feature GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku along with other members of the Executive Council.
This press session follows the first one held earlier this year in February in Kumasi and continues the GFA’s commitment to engaging with the media and the public.
The “Meet The Press” initiative allows the GFA leadership to address various issues related to Ghana football and respond to questions from journalists and stakeholders.
The upcoming session in Sunyani is expected to cover a wide range of topics, including the ongoing developments in Ghana football, future plans for the sport, and responses to recent events.
The presence of the GFA President and the Executive Council members ensures that the discussions will be comprehensive, addressing the key concerns of the football community.
The GFA’s decision to hold the session in Sunyani highlights the Association’s efforts to engage with different regions across the country to foster greater transparency and inclusivity in its operations.
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U-15 Boys team arrives in Israel for prestigious Mondialito tournament
The National U-15 Boys team have arrived in Israel for the prestigious Mondialito invitational tournament, taking place from April 2-6 in Eilat.
This tournament brings together top young footballers from around the world for a high-level competition, promoting cultural exchange and soccer excellence.
Notably, the Mondialito tournament has an impressive track record, with over 1,000 past participants going on to become professional footballers. Ghana’s participation in this tournament underscores the country’s commitment to nurturing young talent and providing opportunities for its youth teams to gain international experience.
The administration has been working tirelessly to provide platforms for its youth teams to excel, and the Mondialito tournament presents a fantastic opportunity for the U-15 team to compete against top-level opposition.
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Premier League: Hearts of Oak aim to end winless run against Nations FC today
Hearts of Oak will aim to end their three-game winless run when they welcome Nations FC to the Tuba Astro Turf on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Hearts dropped yet another crucial point at Gold Stars FC for the third successive week (W2, D1, L2). They are currently behind Medeama SC in 5th position in the league table with 37 points, having scored 20 and conceded the joint least goals (13).
The Phobians are among the top ten best home performers in the league this season, following four consecutive victories in their last five home fixtures. Aboubakar Ouattara’s men will be desperate to secure all the spoils on Wednesday.
Nations FC have won one, drawn one and suffered three defeats in their last five league matches, having scored the second joint most goals (24) and conceded the second joint least goals (14). They are currently occupying the 5th position in the league table with 36 points after 23 appearances this season.
Kasim Mingle Ocansey’s men are the best away performers in the league despite failing to win any of their previous three consecutive matches away from home (D1, L2). They’ve amassed 18 points from their twelve away games this season and will be keen to continue their magnificent performance away from home on Thursday when they trip to the capital.
Hearts of Oak have played Nations FC once at home in the league since the Abrankese lads gained promotion into the Premier League last season with the game ending in a 2-0 victory for Hearts of Oak.
