FIFA Executive Council Members arrive in Ghana to supervise GFA Elective Congress

FIFA Executive Council Members arrive in Ghana to supervise GFA Elective Congress.



FIFA Executive Council Member, Amaju Pinnick has arrived in Ghana together with other members to oversee the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Elective Congress scheduled for Thursday.

Pinnick is part of a delegation alongside key FIFA members, including Gelson Fernandes, Director of FIFA Member Associations Africa; Silmara Sousa, Development Program Coordinator, FIFA Member Associations Africa; and Ahmed Harraz, Senior MA Governance Services Manager, FIFA MA Governance.

They have been assigned by FIFA, the global football governing body, to supervise the GFA elections in Tamale.

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Having previously served as President of the Nigeria Football Association, Pinnick possesses extensive knowledge of African football politics and is well-acquainted with the intricacies of West African football.

His presence enhances the credibility and expertise of the election process.

Despite potential legal challenges from certain dissenting parties, notably George Afriyie, who was disqualified in his attempt to vie for the GFA Presidency against Kurt Okraku, the GFA elections are proceeding as scheduled.

Afriyie has reportedly lodged a petition with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after exhausting all available avenues in Ghana.

Furthermore, King Faisal has sought an injunction through a local court, with a hearing slated for October 12. Nonetheless, the GFA, with FIFA’s support, is moving forward with the elections to appoint new leaders for the forthcoming four-year term.