Ghana football witnessed transition of power on October 25, 2019 after a 16-months stop gap leadership led by Doctor Kofi Amoah. The eventual election showdown saw Kurt Okraku topping the log with his game changing manifesto ahead of the chasing pack.
With domestic football set to return in two weeks, 442gh.com Saani Abacha chronicles the top TEN most important achievements chalked by President Kurt Edwin Simon Okraku led by the return of domestic love.
Formed an all inclusive Administration
Kurt Okraku named series of committees across the various key positions in Ghana football in just the few days he spent in office. His appointment of key industry players for various portfolios has raised confidence across the football realm.
Met all stakeholders in and out of football.
Kurt Okraku staged series of meetings to know the real problems within the football fraternity. From the officials to government delegations, Kurt Okraku traced to know the real cause of the national blackout shown within the football fraternity.
Followed up with Previous sponsors of rhe FA (Puma, MTN, StarTimes.
After only 45 days in office, Kurt Okraku has made follow up moves to official sponsors of the Association. From Star Times to MTN and Puma, there is a new aura of affection from the stakeholders of the game. The industry players are beginning to paint a new picture ahead of the new domestic campaign.
Met FIFA, CAF Presidents to discuss Future Football.
Kurt Okraku staged closed door meeting with CAF president and FIFA president in his quest to network the Federation. The FA president has earned the trust and support of the games administrative powers.
Announced Financial Packages for all clubs before league starts.
Financially relieved clubs across all tiers of Ghana football capped with the cancelation of registration fees for all colst clubs and players. This historic venture has seen many administrators hailing the Kurt led FA in just 45 days of leadership.
Recreated an Image cleansing brand.
The best thing to happen to this FA under is the cleansing of the bad image tagged the Federation. The entire Federation, led by Kurt, made use of social media and drummed home the need for new beginning and it has paid off. The Association has been baptized and cleared of any corruption perception. Investors now believe in the Association after the number 12 melodrama.
Delivered on the promise of given footballs to clubs.
Each club in the top two tiers of Ghana football have been is set to receive minimum of 20 footballs with extra financial bonanza. The clubs will each get an average of GHC10K with the Premier League clubs assured of half a billion old Cedis. Cancelled all registration fees for Colts Clubs.
Traced the problems of Ghana football and canceled the registration fee at the Juvenile level. Each player registered at the Basic level will not come with any Cost in a bid to increase the club participation.
Cancelled Officiating fees for Premier, DOL, and women leagues.
No club in the topflight, Division One and Women’s league will pay officiating fees for the upcoming season with the FA absorbing all cost. This will certainly liberate clubs in the domestic season and beyond.
Organized workshop for Coaches, Refereee, Match Commisoners , RFA’, set a synchronized calender for all leagues, new Logos etc.
The new administration, led by Kurt Okraku, staged refresher courses for match day officials, match Commisoners, RFA Chairmen and coaches to update them for the new season. This is to update them on mordern trends of the game with match day coordinators expected to be trained as well.
The question many experts of the game is asking is, if these historical landmarks ca be achieved in just 45 days, what will be the face of Ghana in the next four years.
By: Ismail Saani Abacha
