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GHALCA Executives pay courtesy call Kurt Okraku, GFA leadership
The newly elected executives of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) paid a courtesy call on the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, at the GFA Headquarters in Accra on Tuesday April 15, 2025.
John Ansah, chairman of the club’s welfare body, led the delegation and warmly received by President Simeon-Okraku and the leadership of the GFA.
The meeting served as an official introduction of the new GHALCA leadership to the Football Association, and a platform for discussion on key issues of mutual interest concerning the development and welfare of clubs across all divisions in the country.
The discussions focused on strengthening administrative structures, supporting club development initiatives, and fostering unity among stakeholders in the domestic game.
President Simeon-Okraku congratulated the new executives on their election and expressed confidence in their ability to steer the affairs of GHALCA effectively. He emphasised the importance of strong institutional partnerships in driving sustainable progress across the football pyramid.
Chairman of GHALCA, John Ansah expressed his gratitude to the GFA President for the warm reception and reaffirmed the association’s readiness to collaborate with the GFA to champion the interests of league clubs.
The meeting ended with a renewed spirit of cooperation and a firm commitment to deepening the partnership between GHALCA and the GFA for the benefit of Ghanaian football.
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Two suspects in police custody for robbery in Asankragua
The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for preparing to commit robbery near Asankragua, in the Western Region.
The suspects, identified as Mohammed Abdul-Salam (28) and Karim Yakubu (42), were spotted hiding in a bush along a section of the road.
Upon noticing a police patrol team, they attempted to flee the scene prompting a swift pursuit by the police officers.
The pursuit led to an abandoned mining site where the suspects jumped into a muddy pit in an attempt to evade capture. However, the Police officers managed to rescue them from the pit and successfully arrested them.
A search conducted at the time of the arrest led to the retrieval of: One (01) shotgun, Three (03) AAA cartridges
Amd One Nokia keypad mobile phone
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting investigations.
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GFA hands over Nissan Navara Pickups from FIFA Forward Program to Regional Football Associations
Eight Regional Football Associations (RFAs) today received Nissan Navarra pickups as part of the FIFA Forward program, an initiative aimed at strengthening football development across the country.
The beneficiary regions were: Brong Ahafo Regional FA, Upper West Regional FA, Central Regional FA, Western Regional FA, Eastern Regional FA, Upper East Regional FA, Volta Regional FA and Ashanti Regional FA
These vehicles, provided under FIFA’s flagship development project, are intended to support the day-to-day administrative and operational activities of the RFAs.
The move is part of GFA’s broader vision to decentralize football development and empower regional bodies with the tools they need to function effectively.
The Greater Accra Regional FA and Northern Regional FA are also slated to receive their vehicles as part of a subsequent FIFA Forward program.
President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, who has been championing infrastructural and logistical upgrades across all levels of Ghana football, expressed confidence that the vehicles would boost efficiency and accessibility in the regions.
This development underscores the GFA’s commitment to maximizing the benefits of international support programs like FIFA Forward to promote grassroots football and ensure that all corners of the country are equipped to contribute meaningfully to the national football agenda.
The President was joined by the Executive Council and the Acting Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Mr. Abraham Amaliba.
