By: Francis Ofori
Accra, March 18, GNA-The Ghana Football Association, led by its President Mr. Kurt Okraku has called on the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) as part of efforts to strengthen the corporate bond between the two institutions.
The delegation, made up of some executive members and regional football heads, were warmly received by the leadership of SWAG.
Mr. Okraku in his speech said the visit was key following the new path the GFA was taking to revive the football fraternity, and to officially present himself after being elected as an Executive Member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
He said SWAG, with over 1000 members, had been a frontliner in promoting Ghana sports hence the need to work together in achieving its target.
The President urged the leadership of SWAG to continue its task of ensuring members keep some level of credibility and fairness during their reportage.
“We are very happy to come through to see this amazing edifice. This truly is SWAG. We will use this opportunity to thank you for the support. Yes, we do agree there is a lot to be done but we further ask for more support in developing the sport,”, he said.
He further revealed that adequate preparations had been made to ensure the Black Stars put up a good show in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
“We’ve spoken to the team, and they have assured us they are ready for the game. Stephen Appiah, who is the Vice Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee has confirmed, Otto Addo and the rest of the team have also assured a win in the two games” he said.
Mr. Kwabena Yeboah, President of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana thanked the delegation for the long-lasting relationship with SWAG which he described as being fruitful.
“We have one agenda and that is to develop football. Even Though we have not fared well in recent times, I believe the football association still has some plans laid down and that is what we are seeing today”, he said.
He congratulated Mr. Kurt Okraku on his new role as an executive member of CAF, reiterating his hard work over the years.
The GFA President’s election to the CAF Executive Committee comes as recognition of his remarkable leadership, serving as the sixth Ghanaian to achieve that height.
He said despite this success; the poor performance of the Black Stars had written off the good works of his administration as President of the football body.
Mr. Kwabena Yeboah assured the Ghana Football Association of SWAG’s commitment to keep high level professionalism in its dealings.
He thanked the delegation and urged them to call on the association for further help.
SWAG was represented by Kwabena Yeboah, Evelyn Nsiah Asare the Vice President, Charles Osei Asibey the Secretary-General, Kenneth Odeng Adade the Deputy Secretary-General, Owuraku Nsiah the Treasurer, Augustine Kwabena Brenya, Tilda Acolor and Franklin Anane Gyimah all Executive Members of the Association.
Kurt Okraku, Mark Addo, Prosper Harrison Addo, Frederick Acheampong, Gifty Oware, Nana Oduro Sarfo, Kingsley Osei Bonsu and some other prominent personalities also represented the Ghana Football Association.
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