Some officials of the GFA paid a visit to parliamentary leadership
A delegation from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) met with the leadership of Parliament ahead of the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup qualifiers on March 19, 2025.
During the meeting, they presented a document titled “State of Ghana Football,” which outlines the current state of football in the country and their plans to improve the sport.
The GFA president congratulated Bagbin on his re-election as Speaker of Parliament and wished him the best of luck in his second term.
On his part, Alban Bagbin appreciated their efforts in managing the affairs of Ghana football amid the challenges they face.
He stressed the need for the public to invest in football to nurture talents and contribute to national growth.
The GFA delegation included Gifty Oware-Mensah, Frank Acheampong, Prosper Harrison Addo, Asamoah Gyan, and others.
The parliamentarians present at the meeting included Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Chairman of the Parliamentary Sports Committee, Ernest Norgbey, Clerk to Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, and other officials of the Parliamentary Service Board.
The meeting forms part of the GFA’s effort to galvanize support from Ghanaians ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Black Stars will face Chad on March 21, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium before taking on Madagascar in an away fixture on March 24, 2025.
View images from the GFA’s visit to parliament in the post below:
A GFA delegation, led by president Kurt Okraku, visited and congratulated Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin on his re-election, discussed football development, and presented a report on the “State of Ghana Football”.#JoySports pic.twitter.com/oeAFrRYB0d
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Meanwhile, watch Black Stars’ first training session ahead of Chad game
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