Prez Nana Akufo-Addo hopeful GFA Normalization Committee will meet the March deadline

Published on: 22 February 2019

The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo claimed the GFA Normalization Committee is working to meet the March 31, 2019 deadline given to them by the world governing body, FIFA.

The 74-year-old made this known when delivering the State of the Nation Address (SONA 2019) in parliament.

This rubbishes the earlier reports in the media that the Committee has written to the government to ask FIFA for an extension on their behalf.

"The Ghanaian people are also expectant of a return to normalcy of all football-related activities as soon as possible, and the Normalization Committee is working to ensure that they meet the March deadline," the president said.

He also acknowledged the fact that a number of refurbishment been done at some various stadia in the country and also said funds have been released for the completion of the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.

"Ghana won last year, the bid to host the 13th All Africa Games. It presents our nation with the opportunity to upgrade sporting infrastructure in the country, and position our nation as a preferred destination for the development of sporting disciplines on the continent"

"We have begun renovating and upgrading our sporting infrastructure such as the Accra and Cape Coast Sports Stadia, and the Azumah Nelson Sports Complex in Kaneshie, and a complete refurbishment of sports facilities across the country"

"Funds have also been released for the completion of the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, started by the Kufuor-led NPP Government, but abandoned soon after 2009".

The Normalization Committee was set-up by FIFA in 2018 after the airing of Anas expose led to the ban of GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi and other top FA officials.

The Committee, whose mandate will end on March 31 is made up of Dr. Kofi Amoah, Ms. Lucy Quist,  Lawyer Duah Adonten and Naa Odofoley Nortey.

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