Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Member, Dr Randy Abbey, has been appointed chairman of the reconstituted Management Committee for the senior national football team, the Black Stars.
The Committee is tasked to oversee the administrative and logistical aspects of the team.
In addition to chairing the Committee, Dr Abbey will lead engagement with government and other stakeholders.
Dr Abbey will have former Black Stars skipper, Stephen Appiah, as Vice-Chairman, a role that will specifically focus on player relations.
Other members of the Committee, according to an FA statement include Mr Samuel Aboabire, Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association and an Executive Council member of the GFA and Mr Moses Armah, President of Medeama Sporting Club.
Both Messrs Aboabire and Armah shall be responsible for Operations and Matchday activities while ensuring that the interests of sponsors, partners and other collaborators were well taken care of.
Mr Richard Nsenkyire, President of FC Samartex 1996, the 2023/2024 Ghana Premier League Champions, is a member responsible for special duties.
The Management Committee’s duties will include the overall effective management and setting strategic plan and activities of the team, serving as a link between the technical team and the GFA, ensuring adequate camping arrangements, providing logistical support, and paying regular visits to the team in camp.
The Committee shall, in consultation with the Head Coach and Technical team, prepare and ensure the team’s adherence to activity schedules for all matches and tournaments.
According to the statement, the committee will also be responsible for following up on the release of funds for team operations from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, ensuring the best travelling arrangements, and that members of the team act in a manner worthy of ambassadors of Ghana.
“Furthermore, the Management Committee shall ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are put in place for the effective management and support of the playing body and officials of the team; as well as for the maintenance of a cordial relationship between the Committee, the technical team and the playing body.
“The Committee shall also interface with the Marketing and Communications Departments of the GFA to ensure effective and efficient delivery of all commitments to sponsors and partners and seamless communication about the team respectively.
“We are excited to announce the formation of this new Management Committee, which brings together a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who are passionate about Ghana football,” said GFA President, Kurt E.S. Okraku. “We are confident that they will work tirelessly to support the Black Stars and ensure their success,” the statement outlined.
