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Afriyie accuses GFA of marginalising opponents.

Published on 26th November

By Saibu Terry

Former Vice-President of the Ghana Football association (GFA), George Afriyie, has called for reforms to address what he describes as a lack of a level playing field for all clubs in Ghanaian football.

He alleged that clubs perceived as critics of the current GFA President, Kurt Simeon Okraku, and his administration’s policies have faced unfair treatment in matches and are often disadvantaged in their quest for promotion or in their battle against relegation.

In an exclusive interview with the Graphic Sports, Mr Afriyie alleged that the GFA administration was scheming to punish clubs owned by critics of the FA leadership by ensuring that such clubs struggled to gain promotion to the elite division or were pushed into relegation.

He stated that the FA administration had resorted to tactics that favoured clubs whose owners were seen as allies of the GFA President, while those seen as opposed to some of the FA’s policies were given a raw deal during matches.

“Kurt has succeeded in making sure that for any club to qualify for the premiership, it must be owned by someone who is aligned with him,” claimed Mr Afriyie. The former GFA vice-president lost to Mr Simeon Okraku in the 2019 GFA presidential election and was disqualified from contesting this year’s polls. His subsequent appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland was unsuccessful.

Mr Afriyie cited Division One League clubs such as Liberty Professionals, Tema Youth, Phar Rangers, Techiman City, Berekum Arsenal, and Susubiribi SC as examples of teams he believes have been unfairly targeted. He suggested their recent struggles were not due to sporting failure but rather a strategy to punish owners who oppose the GFA’s leadership.

“Where is Liberty Professionals now?” Where is Tema Youth? Once Kurt sees that you don’t toe his line, he makes sure you go to relegation,” Mr Afriyie alleged, pointing to the relegation of Accra Great Olympics last season as another example of what he described as an “undeserved” demotion. He claimed the club was sacrificed to secure another team’s survival in the Ghana
Premier League.

The Susubiribi SC President took representatives of traditional clubs, including Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, Aduana Stars, and reigning champions FC Samartex 1996, to task for failing to stand up against practices he believed were not in the longterm interest of Ghanaian football.

He accused these clubs’ delegates of prioritising personal benefits over the collective good during the recent GFA congresses. He challenged the leaders of such clubs to take a more active role in advocating for policies that protect the collective welfare of Ghanaian football.

“A day will come when these club owners will wake up to what is going on, and that is when the change will begin,” he stated. Mr Afriyie, who served as vice to former GFA President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, emphasised the need for systemic reforms within the GFA to restore fairness and transparency. He urged club owners to unite against practices that undermine the integrity of Ghanaian football

Source Graphic Sports.

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NPP Annuls Constituency Executive Elections in Three Constituencies, Refers Disputes to Electoral Affairs Committee

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Published: July 15, 2026

Published at: 3:55pm

Story by Saibu Terry

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has annulled the purported Constituency Executive Elections conducted in three constituencies, citing violations of party directives, election regulations, and, where applicable, existing court orders.

In a statement dated July 15, 2026, the party announced that the National Steering Committee took the decision after reviewing the conduct of the constituency executive elections held across the country over the weekend.

According to the statement, the annulled elections were held in Bantama, Afigya Sekyere East, and Adansi Asokwa constituencies.

The NPP said the elections in the affected constituencies were conducted in “flagrant disregard” of party directives, the rules and regulations governing the 2026 Constituency Executive Elections, and, in some instances, subsisting court orders.

The party further disclosed that the Ashanti Regional Steering Committee has been summoned to appear before the National Steering Committee on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to explain the circumstances surrounding the conduct of the elections in the affected constituencies.

Additionally, the National Steering Committee has referred election-related issues in Asante Akyem Central, together with all other unresolved constituency election disputes, to the Electoral Affairs Committee of the National Council for advice and recommendations.

The NPP reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring strict compliance with its constitution and regulations while preserving the integrity, credibility, and transparency of its internal democratic processes.

The statement was jointly signed by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Danquah Smith Buttey, and General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong.

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NDC Northern Regional Elections Directorate Takes Over Tamale Central Branch Elections

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Published July 15, 2026

Published at: 3:27Pm

Story by Saibu Terry

The Northern Regional Elections Directorate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it has assumed full responsibility for all activities relating to the party’s branch elections in the Tamale Central Constituency with immediate effect.

In an official notice issued on Tuesday, the Directorate said the decision would remain in force until further notice, indicating that it will oversee and manage all aspects of the branch election process in the constituency.

The statement directed all party members, stakeholders, and interested persons to channel all communications, inquiries, and issues concerning the Tamale Central branch elections through the Northern Regional Elections Directorate.

While the notice did not state the reasons behind the decision, the Regional Elections Directorate appealed to members for their cooperation and understanding as it carries out its mandate.

The notice was signed by Dr. Arnold Mashud Abukari, the Northern Regional Director of Elections and IT of the NDC.

The latest development places the administration of the Tamale Central branch elections directly under the supervision of the regional leadership, pending further directives.

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Ghana Drawn with Nigeria, Togo and Burkina Faso for WAFU B U-20 Championship

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Published: July 15, 2026

Published at: 2:15Pm

Story by Saibu Terry

Ghana’s Black Satellites have been drawn in a challenging Group B alongside regional rivals Nigeria, Togo and Burkina Faso for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, the qualifying tournament for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

The draw was conducted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the headquarters of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

The Black Satellites will renew their fierce rivalry with Nigeria in what is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of the competition. Togo and Burkina Faso complete a highly competitive group, setting the stage for a demanding qualification campaign for the four-time African champions.

Group A consists of hosts Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Niger, with the three nations also competing for a place at the continental championship.

The WAFU B U-20 Championship will feature all seven member associations of the zone and serves as the official qualifying tournament for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

The 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted by Ghana, adding extra significance to the Black Satellites’ campaign as they seek to qualify for the continental showpiece on home soil.

WAFU B U-20 Championship Draw

Group A

Côte d’Ivoire
Benin
Niger

Group B

Ghana
Nigeria
Togo
Burkina Faso

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