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Judicial bodies, other c’ttees to hold meetings online
The Ghana Football Association’s Judicial and other key Committees will begin meetings online as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
With all competitions indefinitely suspended and the GFA Secretariat still closed to the general public, some Standing and Ad-Hoc Committees have been unable to hold regular meetings.
The Association has, however, agreed to allow the key Committees to hold online meetings on various pertinent issues.
In this regard, clubs, players, officials, intermediaries and licensed Match Agents are duly notified that applications can be made to the Player Status Committee and all judicial bodies (Disciplinary Committee, Ethics Committee and Appeals Committee) in accordance with the GFA Statutes and Regulations.
A statement from the FA urged clubs, players, officials, intermediaries and licensed Match Agents that their right to a hearing before the judicial bodies and the Player Status Committee of the GFA are expressed by filing of a Statement of Case, a Statement of Defence, all written applications and any evidence given before the said bodies and committees.
Accordingly, representations made through Statements shall be deemed final and conclusive of the factual and legal basis of their cases.
It said payment of appropriate filing fees must be made through the GFA’s official MTN Mobile Money Number – 0557927057 and all Applications be made to info@ghanafa.org quoting the Ref Number of the matter/case.
It said should a Committee decide that parties require personal hearing; the Committee’s sitting will be held through a video conferencing platform (Zoom etc.)
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WAFU B U20: Ghana’s Jerry Afriyie crowned MVP in semi-final win over Cote D’voire
Ghana U20 striker Jerry Afriyie was crowned Man of the Match in the side’s come back 2-1 win over Cote D’voire in the WAFU B U20 Semi-final on Sunday October 27, 2024 in Togo.
The talented striker, who is the leading top scorer with four goals, scored a magnificent spot kick to complete the comeback win for the Black Satellites at the Stade Municipal.
The Black Satellites will be making a return to the AFCON Championship next year after winning the title in 2021 under Abdul Karim Zito.
It was an incredible finish to an afternoon that began badly for Ghana as Konan Loukou gave the Ivorians an early lead before the Ghanaians pulled parity from a deflected corner kick to end the first half, before Jerry Afriyie sealed victory from the spot kick.
The win ensured the Black Satellites qualification to the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The WAFU B U20 Championship serves as the qualification for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, with only the finalists going through.
This 2025 U20 AFCON will also serve as the African qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, where the four semi-finalists will qualify automatically.
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Ghana to face rivals Nigeria in epic 2024 WAFU B U20 Final
Ghana and Nigeria will face off in the WAFU B U20 Final after the two West African giants dispatched their respective semi-final opponents in Togo on Sunday October 27, 2024.
The Black Satellites produced a sensational comeback 2-1 win over Cote D’voire in the first semi-final at the Stade Municipal before Nigeria also rallied from behind to beat Niger 3-1 in the second semi-final match.
Ghana and Nigeria will renew their long-standing rivalry in Wednesday’s Final at the Stade de Kégué.
Desmond Ofei’s side will be hoping to go one step further by reclaiming the sub-regional title from defending champions Nigeria.
The WAFU B U20 Championship serves as the qualification for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, with only Ghana and Nigeria going through.
This 2025 U20 AFCON will also serve as the African qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, where the four semi-finalists will qualify automatically.
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