Kurt Okraku, president of the Ghana Football Association
The president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed his excitement about the newly commissioned Hohoe Sports Stadium, a significant addition to the development of football in the country.
Okraku said the infrastructure is a vital step towards fixing the fundamentals of Ghana football, which is one of the key initiatives of his administration.
“I am happy to be here today, this is a day reserved for all of us, what we are witnessing here today is fundamental to the development of football in our country,” he said.
“I want to use this opportunity on behalf of the FA to thank you for this amazing investment in Ghana Football; this is one of the key things I have been speaking about when I spoke about fixing the fundamentals; this is one great commission for us, this is the investment into the idea of fixing the fundamentals,” Okraku said.
He disclosed the importance of quality football infrastructure, “If you want good football, it is essential to have a good football pitch and infrastructure.”
The GFA president also mentioned the long-term benefits, saying it’s an investment for future generations.
“It’s not just for the current generation, but also future generations. This is an investment in our collective football,” he added.
He further took the opportunity to express gratitude to John Peter Amewu, the Member of Parliament for the Hohoe Constituency, for his decision and role to invest in the Hohoe Stadium project.
“On behalf of the FA, I want to thank you for this remarkable investment in Ghana football and for providing the foundation for young boys and girls to realise their dreams,” he added.
This development is part of the GFA’s ongoing efforts to enhance football infrastructure across the country, which is expected to positively impact the growth of football in the Volta Region and Ghana as a whole.
The Hohoe Sports Stadium has been anticipated for several years by the local community and sports enthusiasts. Although games are ongoing in the facility, it was officially commissioned on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
The FA president, along with football legend Abedi Pele, Togbe Adzimah, Hon. Peter Amewu, and several chiefs, officially commissioned the facility.
Former Black Stars players John Mensah, Fatawu Dauda, John Painstil, and Agyemang Badu, among others, played the selected side in a ceremonial game that ended 4-1 against the Hohoes side.
