Sports News of Saturday, 26 October 2019

Source: Footballmadeinghana,com

Elmina Sharks congratulate newly elected GFA President Kurt Okraku

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Ghana Premier League side Elmina Sharks have sent a congratulatory message to Kurt Okraku after his victory in the just ended Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential elections.

Kurt Okraku was voted in as the new President of the Ghana Football Association after splendid outputs beating George Afriyie and other aspirants.

He won the first contest after polling 44 votes against George Afriyie who had 40 with Nana Yaw Amponsah and Fred Pappoe bagging 27 and 6 votes respectively with Amanda Clinton and George Ankamah failed to grab a vote.

In the second round, the former Hearts of Oak communication team member had 59 votes against his competitors George Afriyie and Nana Yaw Amponsah amassing 43 and 16 votes respectively.

Mr. Okraku was elected as the new boss of the Ghana Football Association after polling 93 votes of yes as against 26 delegates opting no.

Elmina Sharks took to their social media page to pour out their overwhelming support and congratulate Kurt on the victory.