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We won’t be at war with President Mahama over officiating concern – GFA

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it has no intention of clashing with President John Dramani Mahama after he called on the governing body to restore integrity and public confidence in Ghanaian football. GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said the association viewed the President’s criticism as a timely reminder to strengthen reforms already underway, […]

We won’t be at war with President Mahama over officiating concern – GFA

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has stated it does not plan to engage in conflict with President John Dramani Mahama over his recent criticism of the organization's performance. GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum confirmed the association found President Mahama's remarks as a timely reminder to enhance reforms already in progress, particularly regarding refereeing and combating match-fixing.

President Mahama expressed his concerns during a visit to Medeama SC, Nations FC, and Ampem Darkoa, highlighting issues such as refereeing standards, match-fixing, and the need to restore public trust and improve talent development within Ghanaian football. In response to these remarks, Twum emphasized that the GFA would not view President Mahama's criticism as a confrontation.

He noted that the President's observations were valuable and the association should strive to address the issues highlighted. The GFA remains dedicated to enhancing the refereeing system and implementing measures to boost the vibrancy of Ghanaian football.

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