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GFA hold 30th Ordinary Congress at Prampram

The 30th Ordinary Congress of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) took place on August 27, 2024, at the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence in Prampram.
The Congress was addressed by GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, who delivered a comprehensive speech highlighting the progress made in various aspects of the Ghanaian game whilst acknowledging challenges that require attention.
President Simeon-Okraku began by acknowledging the contributions of past Football Association Heads to the development of the game in Ghana. He also paid glowing tribute to Ghanaian football legends who graced the occasion. In a solemn mood, President Simeon-Okraku led the gathering to honour the memory of some football persons who had passed on during the course of the year under review.
Simeon-Okraku went on to laud Medeama SC and Dreams FC for the progressive performances that they put up in the 2023-24 CAF Inter-Club competitions.
He was effusive in his praise of the national Under 20 Male and female national teams, who won Gold medals at the 2023 Africa Games. The Black Princesses’ qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and the Black Stars’ resurgence under new Coach Otto Addo also received mention by the President.
He emphasized the importance of infrastructure development, citing the transformation of the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence, the renovation of the Headquarters of the GFA and new developments in infrastructure at the GFA’s Headquarters in Accra.
Youth development, refereeing, and coach education were also key areas of focus, with President Simeon-Okraku highlighting initiatives to improve the quality of these aspects in Ghanaian football. He made glowing mention of the Catch them Young Refereeing policy and indicated that the GFA would soon be announcing its first batch of 10 professional Referees.
Integrity and transparency were also emphasized, with the GFA President assuring delegates of the Association’s commitment to fair play and ethical conduct.
The relationship between Ghana Football and the government of Ghana was also discussed, with President Okraku expressing gratitude for the government’s support and collaboration. He laid out a number of areas in which the GFA believes that the Government can significantly boost Ghana’s Football industry, pointing at tax incentives, the creation of a Sports Fund, relaxing of the regulatory regime which prevents alcoholic beverages from sponsoring football.
In conclusion, President Okraku quoted Nelson Mandela, saying, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.”
The congress was attended by delegates from various regions, clubs, and stakeholders in Ghanaian football, and marked the first time ever that the Congress had been held over a two-day period.
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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.