STATEMENT: SULLEY MUNTARI APOLOGISES TO GFA

The Ghana Football Association has received a letter of apology from Sulley Ali Muntari over his indefinite suspension from the Black Stars.

The Saudi Arabia-based apologized for actions at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil which led to his indefinite suspension from the senior national team.

The midfielder was handed the indefinite ban for an unprovoked physical attacking Black Stars management Moses Armah at the tournament in Brazil.

Below is the full letter of apology Sulley Muntari sent to the GFA:

LETTER OF APOLOGY

I write to express my sincere apology to the Ghana Football Association and the entire nation for any embarrassment that my action in Brazil brought to the Black Stars Team, the Ghana Football Association and my beloved country Ghana.

I have reflected on what happened and I am deeply sorry and apologize to all the stakeholders in the GFA who were offended by my actions.

Ghana has a special place in my heart and I will forever be indebted to my country and all the fans who have supported me from the beginning.

I am always available to play for the Senior National Team of Ghana whenever I am invited.

Yours faithfully,

Sulley Ali Muntari

Source: ghanafa.org

STATEMENT: SULLEY MUNTARI APOLOGISES TO GFA

GFA Veep Want Ghanaians Consider What Happened To Akaminko When Players Bonuses Arise

 

The Ghana Football Association vice president, George Afriyie wants Ghanaians to consider what happened to Jerry Akaminko during the Black Stars friendly against Holland.

The former Heart of Lions defender got injured during an international friendly prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, and he has since struggled to stay on his feet play competitive for either club or country.

A fortnight ago, Jerry Akaminko’s contract with Turkish side Eskişehirspor was cancelled.

And George Afriyie is worried because of $ 5000 winning bonus for playing for Ghana, his career has hit rocks.

“Jerry Akaminko played just one match for the Black Stars and he has lost a fortune. He has lost almost two – three of what is going to be his life savings,” the Liberty Professionals chairman told sportscrusader.com

“That’s why sometimes when we are talking about players remunerations and winning bonuses, we need to be a bit careful. One match of $ 5000 appearance fee, his career is over. How is he going to survive?

“Probably he might not have any serious education background.if he is not able to play football again, what will he do?

“These are some of the things we need to take into consideration when we’re making those pronouncements.” George Afriyie who was very passionate answering the question added.

Jerry Akaminko made his international debut in 2012 at the Kumasi Sports Stadium when the Black Stars annihilated Lesotho 7-0 in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

GFA Veep Want Ghanaians Consider What Happened To Akaminko When Players Bonuses Arise

Organisation In Ghana Is Poor - George Boateng

Ghanaian-born Netherland international George Boateng has called Ghana football association and other stakeholders to improve their organizational powers to give national teams a better chance of competing against the best.

George Boateng, played for the Oranje from youth to th national level, but as Ghanaian, he has the interest of the country at heart.

And has called  on heads of the country’s football governing body to put on structures that will help prevent the fiasco the Black Stars went through in Brazil.

“Organisation is poor, it’s below par and needs to improve dramatically not by 10 per cent, but 100 per cent,” George Boateng told Starr FM.

He added “when you are in Europe and you hear the preparation for the World Cup… Germany builds their own training grounds, they set up everything, they have got their schedule and then you hear the stories coming from the African countries that bonuses haven’t been paid, hotels are not sorted, things like that disturb and don’t give hope to the nation.”

The ex Middlesbrough captain however believe that Ghana and other African countries has the quality to match any opposition on the pitch.

“Quality wise, on the pitch, I think we are up there…African teams can compete. If you can have those upsets that means you are capable of beating the top teams, which are normally going to be there in the finals, semi-finals and quarterfinals.

“So, if you can do that in the early stages, you are capable of doing it in the final,”

George Boateng and Sol Campbell came to Ghana on Sunday night to help Stephen Appiah launch a peace match ahead of the 2016 general elections.

Organisation In Ghana Is Poor - George Boateng

Anthony Baffoe Eulogies Primeval Media For Peaceful Year Initiative.

Former Ghana international, Anthony Baffoe has eulogised Primeval Media, organisers of the Unity Match 2016 for a wonderful initiative to unite the people of Ghana ahead of the general elections.

Anthony Baffoe, a FIFA and CAF general co-ordinator, was in attendance at the State House, Ghana for the launch of a peace match which will played in June this year.

The initiative by Primeval Media, in conjunction with former Black Stars skipper Stephen Appiah, is to use football as the driving tool to build peace and togetherness.

And Anthony Baffoe, father of the Professional Association of retired footballers congratulates organisers for the seeing football a vehicle to drive peace.

“It is a very good initiative. This is an initiative to pass the message of peace, unity and stability through the life skills of football and is always a fantastic idea,” Anthony Baffoe told sportscrusader.com

“I am very happy that our own captain is involved. He is the son of the soil and we have George Boateng who is Ghana affiliated and Sol Campbell is around. I think many fans are happy to see him around.” He added.

The architects of the the Unity Match for peace, Primeval Media is leading brand for oneness, and ex-Black Stars recognized their good service to Ghana.

“Congratulations to Primeval Media for doing such a great thing. Football is very powerful and using the tool and footballers who are the biggest stakeholders to bring people together is very wonderful idea.

“Without the players you can’t play the game. I am very happy more and more footballers are recognized to promote football in many different ways: peace, corporate social responsibility and many others.” He said.

The FIFA general match co-ordinator also hinted at Pofessional Footballers Association of Ghana will gladly come on board to assist in anyway possible.

“I am very happy to grace the occasion. If PFAG can support we will gladly take the opportunity to do that. Already our vice president, Stephen Appiah is the peace ambassador and I am very happy this thing (Unity Match) is going to help Ghanaians to unite.” He noted.

Sol Campbell and George Boateng were invited into the country to help launch the Unity Match 2016 at the State House, Ghana.

Anthony Baffoe Eulogies Primeval Media For Peaceful Year Initiative.