FIFA writes to GFA boss Kurt Okraku telling Black Stars to focus on World Cup and not to meddle in 'ideological or political battles'

Published on: 04 November 2022

World's governing football body, FIFA has written to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) boss Kurt Okraku telling Black Stars to focus on World Cup and not to meddle in 'ideological or political battles'.

FIFA has sent a message to all 32 teams competing at the global showpiece including Ghana to tell them the time has come to focus on the football.

The tournament, which starts in Qatar on 20 November, has been surrounded by controversy.

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Qatar has been criticised for its stance on same-sex relationships, its human rights record and its treatment of migrant workers.

Peaceful protests have been planned by some players. England skipper Harry Kane and nine other captains of European teams will be wearing 'One Love' armbands.

Denmark will also wear "toned-down" shirts to protest against Qatar.

Black Stars make a return to the tournament after missing out on the 2018 edition in Russia and have been drawn in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.

Ghana will take on Portugal in their first game on November 24 before playing South Korea and Uruguay on November 28 and December 2 respectively.

Black Stars will play Switzerland in an International friendly on November 17, before travelling to Qatar for the World Cup.

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