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Ghana FA asked to hold extra ordinary congress … to fix football statutes
Owner of Division One League (DOL) side Techiman City FC, Charles Kwadwo Ntim, has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to immediately hold an extra ordinary congress so they can clean the statutes governing football in the country – before the game is brought back.
According to him, this is the only way sanity can be brought back into the game when the government and the FA finally decide to return it from the COVID-19 break.
The GFA has set June 30 to decide on the next step to take regarding return of the game.
However, the football administrator, who is known in football circles as Mickey Charles, believes rather than thinking of bringing football back in the shortest possible time, the FA should deal with the confusing statutes it is faced with presently before going ahead with plans of returning football.
“I am saddened by the posture of the FA hierarchy towards a proposal that we all agreed to during the Extra-Ordinary Congress held on September 5, 2019 at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Ridge, Accra.
“At that meeting, we all decided to adopt the revised GFA Statutes put forward by the Normalisation Committee (NC) en bloc, so as not to delay the road-map to the elective congress after which we will go back and go through them and, expunge the ones which we feel are not right for our game.”
He noted that this was after the Ghana League Clubs Associations (GHALCA) had been prevailed upon to backtrack for the same reason after its seven-member committee to review the Normalization Committee’s (NC) proposed statutes to the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), had issues with the proposed statutes.
“Now, I feel some of the members who led us to accept the road-map to the elective congress have found their way onto the Executive Committee of the GFA, hence forgetting about what the plan was before the congress,” he lamented.
“These ambiguous statutes we accepted came back to bite us during the league as Medeama SC and Accra Great Olympics are before the Appeals Committee at the moment battling a decision by the Disciplinary Committee to award three points to Olympics, and deducting Medeama SC for fielding an unqualified player (Nana Kofi Babil) in their match-day 12 game.”
Mickey Charles quizzed: “Are we going to continue the league from where whistle-blowers have gone to give the General Secretary of the GFA, acting as an ex-officio member, information which he shall use to take decisions against clubs that have gone against certain ambiguous decisions of the GFA, in the area of fielding unqualified players?
“I believe our game has grown beyond such issues and we need to immediately clean our statutes before thinking of returning football. We must not return football with these chaotic statutes,” he told Asempa FM.
According to him, if the FA is not willing to do the needful, then the onus falls on the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) to lead the way.
“I am urging the welfare body (GHALCA) to call for a meeting so we can pass a resolution and write to the General Secretary of the FA to call for an Extra Ordinary congress to address these anomalies in our statutes,” he added.
Source: Ghanaian Times
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Former Ghana Coach Oko Aryee goes home on October 12
Former Ghanaian football coach Oko Aryee will be laid to rest on October 12, 2024, at the Resurrection Methodist Church in Adenta, Accra.
He passed away on August 12, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy as one of Ghana’s best football coaches.
Coach Aryee made history by becoming the first Ghanaian coach to qualify a national team for the FIFA World Cup not once, but twice.
His impressive career milestones include qualifying the Under 16 team for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in 1991, alongside Sudan and Congo Brazzaville, and masterminding the Senior Women’s national team’s (Black Queens) second appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in the United States in 2003.
Throughout his coaching career, Aryee also led several prominent Ghanaian football clubs, including Accra Hearts of Oak, Tema Ghapoha, Real Tamale United, and AshantiGold SC.
The Ghana Football Association and the entire football community have extended their heartfelt condolences to his family, widow, and children.
Some of Coach Aryee’s notable achievements include:
· First Ghanaian coach to qualify a national team for the FIFA World Cup
· Qualified the Under 16 team for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in 1991
· Led the Black Queens to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2003
· Coached prominent Ghanaian football clubs, including Accra Hearts of Oak and AshantiGold SC
Coach Oko Aryee’s legacy extends beyond his impressive achievements, as he played a pivotal role in nurturing and developing some of Ghana’s most talented footballers.
His exceptional coaching skills and guidance helped shape the careers of:
· Samuel Osei Kuffour (Bayern Munich and Ghana legend)
· Mohammed Gargo (former Black Stars player)
· Nii Odartey Lamptey (former Aston Villa and Ghana player)
· Yaw Preko (former Ghana international)
Among others, these talented players benefited from Coach Aryee’s expertise, mentorship, and vision. Under his guidance, they honed their skills, gained valuable experience, and went on to achieve great success in their careers.
Coach Aryee’s Impact on Ghanaian Football:
· Developed talented players who became pillars of Ghana’s national teams
· Inspired a generation of coaches and players with his innovative coaching methods
· Contributed significantly to Ghana’s football growth and international recognition
· Left an enduring legacy that continues to influence Ghanaian football
The Ghanaian football community will forever be grateful for Coach Aryee’s dedication, passion, and commitment to developing the sport. His influence will continue to be felt for generations to come.
May his soul Rest In Peace!
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PL: Vision FC records first-ever win after beating Accra Lions
Vision FC recorded their first ever victory in the Premier League after a 2-0 win at Accra Lions FC to conclude matchweek-2 of the Ghanaian top-flight on Monday September 16, 2024.
A goal in each half propelled the ‘Eewo’ lads to their first win in their debut campaign in the domestic elite division.
Elijah Addai put the visitors in front with a sublime finish in the 44th minute at the Accra Sports Stadium before Emmanuel Kyei doubled the lead for the Premier League new boys.
It’s a big result for coach Nana Agyemang, who is in his first season at the ambitious Ghanaian club.
Vision FC were held to a goalless draw at home by Berekum Chelsea, while Accra Lions are still without a win after losing 1-0 at Medeama SC last weekend.
