Sports News of Saturday, 2 November 2019

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Parliament sets ambitious target for Kurt Okraku

Kurt Okraku, new GFA President Kurt Okraku, new GFA President

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports and Culture raised the bar in their target for the new administration.

The committee expects the senior national team to qualify to and reach the semi-finals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup as well as ending Ghana’s 39-year AFCON trophy drought.

Furthermore, the Ghana Football Association is expected to make local clubs strong and competitive in Africa whiles they ensure the Black Stars rank consistently among the top 10 in the world.

Finally, the lawmakers expect a Corruption free administration following cases of corruption bedevilling the erstwhile football association led by Kwesi Nyantakyi.

The new administration led by Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku was elected into office last Friday after overcoming competition from favourite George Afriyie.