No football association can curb match fixing on its own – GFA

Henry Asante Twum, Director of Communication at the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has responded to President John Mahama's recent comments on the issue of match-fixing in Ghanaian football. Mr. Twum stated that "no football association in the world can completely curb the issue of match-fixing on its own." President Mahama had expressed his concerns over poor refereeing and perceived match-fixing, claiming that these issues are "killing Ghana football."

He went on to say, "Unfortunately, refereeing is one of the things that is destroying our football. The matches are played before they are played."

Addressing the President's concerns, Mr. Twum acknowledged his interest and commitment to developing football in Ghana. He appreciated the President's focus on the game and his keen interest in its progress. However, Mr. Twum emphasized that eradication of match-fixing is a task that transcends the role of the GFA. "It's good to have a president who is following the game.

It's good to have a president who has a keen interest in the development of football," he said. Regarding the steps taken by the GFA to address these challenges, Mr. Twum acknowledged that significant efforts have been made over the past five or six years. Nevertheless, he reiterated that "there is no football association in the world that can, for instance, completely curb the issue of match-fixing on its own."