Sports News of Thursday, 31 October 2019

Source: footballmadeinghana.com

Kweku Baako throws weight behind Randy Abbey for GFA Veep position

Randy has been touted as the favourite to deputies Kurt Okraku Randy has been touted as the favourite to deputies Kurt Okraku

Veteran journalist Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has thrown his weight behind Randy Abbey to become the next Vice President of the Ghana Football Association.

According to the Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, the Heart of Lions owner is the best person for the veep position due to his vast experience in the game.

Speaking on Metro TV regarding the Veep position, Kweku Baako insisted Randy Abbey has the competency and the experience to fill that void for the association.

“I know the president is yet to name his vice president but he will need somebody who is competent and with much experience in football governance to fill that position,” he said.

“I have heard a lot of names but for me, Randy Abbey is the best person for that position. We have known him for his good works and I know the president [Kurt Okraku] will trust him,” he added.

The award winning journalist also warned Kurt Okraku to be careful with the internal politics at the Football Association.

“I will caution the president to be careful with the politics in football. He should make sure he does not engulf himself in the internal poiltics because it can cause problems for him.”

Randy emerged tops with the highest votes during the Executive Council election for representatives of Division One clubs.

The popular TV anchor has been touted as the favourite to deputies Kurt Okraku who was voted into power as GFA President on Friday, October 25.