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RTU’s defeat in the Division One Playoff: GFA perpetrates repeated injustice on Northerners – Ibrahim Gagbuni

Published on 31 May 2025

Astute Football Administrator based in the UK, Ibrahim Gagbuni Doo who doubles as a bankroller of FC Tamale, has chastised the Ghana Football Association for a grand scheme against teams from the North, labeling the FA’s action as systematic agenda against Northern clubs.

His outbursts came following RTU’s 2-1 defeat to Eleven Wonders in the Division One playoff staged at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday 30th May 2025.

Mr. Gagbuni seemed not to be enthused with happenings that characterized the game, especially with officiation, which he believes was compromised in the very eyes of the GFA Officials, championed by Kurt Okraku, the GFA President.

In a Facebook comment on Friday, 30th June 2025, Mr. Gagbuni widened his criticism of the GFA, accusing the Kurt-led administration of selective treatment, the consistent snubbing of players from Northern teams for national team call-ups, and the one-sided officiating, contributing to undermining the credibility of Ghana football.

Touching on the Division One League playoff, the FC Tamale CEO noted that, what transpired in the match between RTU and Eleven Wonders was not just a disgrace to football, but was a deep wound to the pride and dignity of the entire Northern Region. He stressed that the FA perpetrated repeated injustices on the people of the North not only creating the feeling of paranoia among Northerners Following the defeat suffered by RTU.

“What transpired in the match between RTU and Eleven Wonders was not just a disgrace to football, it was a deep wound to the pride and dignity of the entire Northern Region. Once again, we watched helplessly as decisions and actions on the pitch reflected a disturbing and deliberate bias. The feeling across the North is not paranoia, it is a pain born from repeated injustice. The FA’s silence and inaction in the face of such patterns have become a loud confirmation of a systematic agenda against Northern clubs”.

Below is the full statement of Facebook by Mr. Ibrahim Gagbuni

Kurt Okraku Ghana FA Must Uphold the True Spirit of the Game.

What transpired in the match between RTU and Eleven Wonders was not just a disgrace to football, it was a deep wound to the pride and dignity of the entire Northern Region. Once again, we watched helplessly as decisions and actions on the pitch reflected a disturbing and deliberate bias. The feeling across the North is not paranoia, it is a pain born from repeated injustice. The FA’s silence and inaction in the face of such patterns have become a loud confirmation of a systematic agenda against Northern clubs.

Football is built on fairness, respect, and sportsmanship. When these pillars are compromised, the sport loses its soul. The selective treatment, the consistent snubbing of players from Northern teams for national team call-ups, and the one-sided officiating are not isolated issues, they form a dangerous pattern that undermines the credibility of Ghana football.

To my brothers in the North, enough is enough. Talking to us all the time means nothing when our clubs, players, and fans are continuously disrespected and disregarded in this manner. ( am left with no choice but to agree with sister Sirena Issah that, people who claim to be friends and family, when we have issues, will be the first to come to us, making us feel they want to help us but behind the scenes, they are cutting your liver with a knife, so they can kill you without you knowing. This is what they do to us all the time.

This is not just a football issue. It is an insult to our identity and our contribution to the national game.

As the FA embarks on a so-called “development ” of Ghana football, let that development start within its walls. We demand transparency, equity, and above all, respect. Ghana football must be one game, one people, not a system of exclusion and favoritism. The North deserves better. Ghana football deserves better.

I pray that someday, Ghana football will wear its rightful colours which all Ghanaians can be proud of. NAAWUN NI TITI NYEVOYA NAALAAFIE.

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FC Tamale President Ibrahim Gagbuni Supports Northern Women’s Football Unity Games‎

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Published: September 5, 2026

Published at: 7:30Pm

By Abu Liza


‎ President of FC Tamale, Mr. Ibrahim Gagbuni, has demonstrated his commitment to the development of women’s football in the Northern Region by donating 10 family packs of Verna drinking water to the Northern Regional Women Football Clubs Association.


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‎The donation is to support the Association’s upcoming Unity Games in Kumbungu, an initiative aimed at bringing women’s football clubs together to promote unity, friendship, sportsmanship and community cohesion.
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‎Mr. Gagbuni said football goes beyond competition and can serve as a powerful tool for unity, peace and humanity. He encouraged participating clubs, players, officials and organizers to use the games to strengthen relationships and promote the development of women’s football in the region.


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‎The FC Tamale President noted that although the donation may be modest, it represents his willingness to support initiatives that create opportunities and improve the welfare of women involved in football.
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‎The Northern Regional Women Football Clubs Association expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as an important show of solidarity and support for the Unity Games.


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‎The Unity Games in Kumbungu are expected to bring together women’s football clubs in a spirit of friendship, healthy competition and collective development

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NAFCO Warns Public Against Fraudsters Posing as Agents to Secure School Feeding Contracts

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Published: September 3, 2026

Published at: 06:12Pm

By Saibu Terry

The National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO) has cautioned members of the public against individuals allegedly posing as agents of the company and claiming to have influence over the award of food supply contracts to second-cycle institutions.

According to NAFCO, the individuals are going around soliciting money from unsuspecting members of the public under the pretext of helping them secure food supply contracts.

In a disclaimer issued by its Corporate Affairs Department on Thursday, September 3, 2026, NAFCO stressed that no third party is engaged in the award and allocation of contracts for food supplies to schools.

The company explained that it operates an open-door policy and encouraged interested entities to register at its offices nationwide and undergo a rigorous merit-based selection process.

NAFCO warned that the selection process is devoid of third-party influence and urged the public to disregard anyone who claims to have connections or influence over the award of food supply contracts.

The company further advised anyone approached by individuals soliciting money in exchange for assistance in securing food supply contracts to report them to the nearest police station.

For further clarification on NAFCO’s operations, the company urged the public to contact its hotlines on 0244669709, 0549004501, and 0269983462, or email info@nafco.gov.gh.

NAFCO reiterated that members of the public should exercise caution and avoid making payments to individuals who claim they can influence the contract award process.

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Former Ghanaian Footballer Jafar Samed Issah Cheers on Friend Jaleen Smith as Croatia Thrash Latvia‎

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Published: August 29, 2026

Published at: 01:18Pm

By Saibu Terry
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‎Former Ghanaian professional footballer Abdul Jafar Samed Issah was in attendance, alongside his spouse Khadija , to support his close friend Jaleen Devon Smith as Croatia secured a convincing 115–80 victory over Latvia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying campaign on Thursday, August 27, 2026.


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‎Issah, who enjoyed a professional football career with stints in Denmark, Latvia, Ethiopia and other European destinations, made time to cheer on Smith as Croatia bounced back strongly following their defeat to Germany.
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‎Smith was instrumental in Croatia’s impressive performance, showcasing the form and quality that have made him an important figure for the national team. The result provided Croatia with a much-needed boost in their qualifying campaign.


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‎Beyond the sporting arena, Smith and Issah have developed a close friendship over the past year. Their relationship has extended beyond football and basketball, with the pair sharing ideas about potential humanitarian and community-development projects in northern Ghana.


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‎Smith, an American-born professional basketball player who has represented Croatia at international level, has developed a growing admiration for Ghana and is reportedly keen to contribute to initiatives that could positively impact communities in the northern part of the country.
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‎The friendship between the two sports personalities has therefore evolved into more than a personal connection, with discussions around future projects creating excitement among Smith’s supporters and admirers in Ghana.
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‎Smith recently signed with Hapoel Jerusalem, where he is set to compete in the Israeli Premier League and EuroCup. As he continues to make an impact on the basketball court, his growing connection with Ghana through his friendship with Jafar Samad Issah could open the door to meaningful humanitarian initiatives in the future.
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‎For Issah, Thursday’s game was another opportunity to stand firmly behind his friend and celebrate Croatia’s emphatic victory over Latvia.

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