Koomson Congratulates Kudjoe Fianoo

Outgoing Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), vice chairman, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson has congratulated Kudjoe Fianoo on winning the chairmanship post.

Isaac Koomson contested for the chairmanship post, but lost to Kudjoe Fianoo who amassed 63 out of the 102 valid votes cast.

Mr. Koomson is disappointed he could not succeed his boss, Alhaji Raji, but believes Mr. Fianoo has the ability to lead the association to greater.

“It is an elections and you must be ready for any result, delegates have the power to decide who lead the association and they chose Kudjoe, congratulations to him,” the Accra representative of Aduana Stars told Sportscrusader.com.

Isaac Koomson also thanked all delegates who vested their confidence on him

“Many delegates showed confidence but unfortunately, it wasn’t to be. I wan to take this opportunity to thank all my well wishers and those who believed in me.” Je said.

Isaac Koomson hinted he will take a shot break and return stronger.

Koomson Congratulates Kudjoe Fianoo

GHALCA Elections Tomorrow

All is set for the 2016 Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) elections at the Accra Sports Stadium media centre tomorrow (Thursday).

Delegates of the various league clubs in the country are expected in Accra tonight to exercise their franchise on elections day.

Four candidates, Kudjoe Fianoo, Chief Executive officer of AshantiGold Sporting Club, Nana Oduro Sarfo, former CEO of Berekum Chelsea, Kofi Poku, vice chairman of MTN FA Cup Committee and Isaac Wilberforce Koomson, incumbent vice chairman of GHALCA are vying for the chairmanship seat.

Alex Akumey vice president of New Edubiase and George Amoako, will contest for the vice chairmanship and treasurer seats unopposed.

George Offosuhene of WAFA and John Ansah of Ebusua Dwarfs will wrestle for the mantle to represent Premier League Clubs in the Association, while Otuo-Acheampong and Samuel Aboabre will go unopposed for Division One and Two repS respectively.

The elections is scheduled to start at 11:00 am.

GHALCA Elections Tomorrow

Assessing GHALCA Chairmanship Candidates Chances: Nana Oduro Sarfo

The race for Ghana League Clubs Association Chairmanship position is at its apex and candidates, have worked and are working hard to earn the thumbs of the delegates.

One hundred and ten (110) delegates will gather at the Accra sports stadium media centre on Thursday April 21 to elect a successor to Alhaji Ali Raji.

Four candidates, namely, Kudjoe Fianoo, Kofi Poku, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson and Nana Oduro Sarfo are contesting for the seat. But who will delegates throw their weight behind next week.

Sportscrusader.com has been closer to the association, spoken to some candidates and delegates ahead of the elections, and brings you what to expect during the elections.

NANA ODURO SARFO:

Nana Oduro Sarfo is in the highest echelon of football administration who is tagged as favourite to win the GHALCA Chairmanship position next week.

His message to delegates has been assimilated, but most of them are not convinced GHALCA under his leadership will be different from his predecessor.

If sportscrusader.com observations is anything to go by, then Nana Oduro Sarfo is an outsider.

Assessing GHALCA Chairmanship Candidates Chances: Nana Oduro Sarfo

I Can"t Wait To See Kotoko Back On Track- GHALCA presidential Aspirant

Aspirant of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) elections, Mr. Isaac Koomson has registered his displeasure over happenings in the camp of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, saying he can’t wait to see the Porcupine Warriors overcome their problems.

Asante Kotoko in the past 7 2 hours have constantly been in the news for all the wrong reasons and according to Mr Koopman, that is not good for Ghana football.

Speaking in an interview with SportsCrusader.com on Wednesday, Mr Koomson, who is currently the sitting Vice president of GHALCA, said, he is sad about what is happening in Kotoko and has urged the leadership of the club, to solve the issues in a haste.

He further urged the club to use sporting means to solve the issues and pleaded on the two parties (Duncan and Kotoko) to soften their stance.

Asante Kotoko’s decision to ask head coach David Duncan to step aside following their 1-0 defeat to Aduana Stars last Sunday sparked lots misunderstanding between the trainer and Management of the club.

I Can"t Wait To See Kotoko Back On Track- GHALCA presidential Aspirant

Know Your GHALCA Chairmanship Candidate: Isaac Wilberforce Koomson

A three-member committee, chaired by Major Yaw Larson (rtd) certified four candidates who filed their nomination for the chairmanship position at at the Ghana League Club’s Association – GHALCA.

Th four candidates have contributed their quota to the development of Ghana football due to their love for the game.

Isaac Wilberforce Koomson, when cut open, his blood is spherical-ball shape.

Born in Mando in the Central  region of Ghana on 30 April 1972, Isaac Koomson has spent almost his life in sports, either as an administrator or an athlete. During his primary and secondary school days in his hometown Ajumako Mando.

Mr Koomson played football and did athletics from Primary to Form Five before proceeding to Apam for his Sixth Form education.

He was enlisted in the Ghana Police Service in 1996. Meanwhile, during his early years in the Civil Service, Mr Koomson was also member of the Board of Directors of K Dom FC in his hometown.

He went into full time football administration in 2001, and have had stints with Swedru All Blacks which metamorphosed to Gamba All Blacks.

Working hand as the vice chairman to George Afriyie, who was the chairman and bank roller of the club, Gamba All Blacks were promoted to the top flight of Ghana football.

Internal problems erupted and he moved on and furthered his education to the tertiary level and obtained a degree in BSC Tourism and Marketing 2007 at the University of Cape Coast.

He joined Great Olympics as Operations Manager under George Afriyie who was Chairman, but they both left the club due to internal bickering.

Isaac Koomson filed his nomination for the vice chairmanship position at GHALCA on the ticket of Starke FC in the 2012 elections.

He  swept off a stiff competition from big wigs like Jones Abu Alhassan and Nana Oduro Sarfo.

He is currently a Director of Starke FC, whilst serving as management and Accra representative of Aduana Stars. He is also the vice chairman of the Safety and Security Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

Know Your GHALCA Chairmanship Candidate: Isaac Wilberforce Koomson

I Failed To Satisfy My Previous Manifesto - Koomson

Vice chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson says he failed to fulfil his words when he was contesting for the position four years ago.

Mr Koomson won the position of the vice chairman of the Association in the last elections, but has chosen to go for the topmost job of chairman in this year’s elections.

The Aduana Stars Accra representative, who has had stints with Great Olympics and Gamba All Black in his 20 years in football administration, has promised to change the fortunes of body when he is voted into office.

“Every association goes through some challenges and I know the challenges of GHALCA. Our main challenge has been financial and I know what to do to turn that situation around,” he told sportscrusader.com.

“So I know our situation better, and like our President said ‘if you’re not on the seat, it is difficult to sometimes advise because you don’t know because you don’t know what it is like occupying the seat.

“When I was contesting for the vice chairmanship position in the last elections, i told the clubs the same targets as I have for this year, but in my four years, I was unable to do that.

“Seeing it afar is different being on the seat yourself. Because you’re leading, you’ll always champion that whatever we’re doing gets to our members and if our leadership is not interested, you get back to zero, so it is always easier to say than to put it in practice,” he noted.

The GHALCA elections will be held later this month.

I Failed To Satisfy My Previous Manifesto - Koomson

GHALCA Has Changed - Koomson Warn Returnees

Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) chairmanship aspirant, Isaac Koomson has sent a warning to returnees to the body that the Association has changed.

A three-member committee chaired by Major Yaw Larson (rtd) certified all four candidates who filed their nomination to contest the chairmanship position in their upcoming elections.

It means that Kudjoe Fianoo, who served as Administrative Manager of Association during its vibrant years, will be in contention for a return. But Isaac Koomson has warned that the success chalked in previous years is not a guarantee that he will succeed.

“I am currently the vice chairman; I know the position of the Association, I know what the lapses are and I also know the strength of the Association. So if you were the Chairman or Administrative Manager for about 10 or 15 years ago, GHALCA is not the Association you left. Things have changed,” the Aduana Stars Accra representative said in an interview with sportscrusader.com.

Isaac Koomson is adamant that the experience acquired by predecessors is negligible.

“There have been so many people who have ran an institution perfectly during their exuberant or youthful years and when they go far away and come back they fall flat. I can recount in football, I can recount in coaching and I can recount in football administration.

“I have seen players play flamboyantly well but after they’ve gone and returned to team thinking that they will achieve earlier success and they end up falling flat. Same can be said about coaches.

“So someone being here before and thinking that a return will be a success should not be on the cards; I can bet that the place has changed,” he warned.

GHALCA Has Changed - Koomson Warn Returnees

GHALCA Needs Transparency - Isaac Koomson

Vice chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson says the Association needs transparency to operate efficiently.

Mr Koomson is in the race to become chairman of the mother body of all league clubs in Ghana, and he believes he has the credentials to be the face that will lead the body.

“In every association, the face is very important, the person they see, the person who talk to the people is very important and the integrity of the person is also important and that’s what I bring to the table — transparency and integrity,” he told sportscrusader.com.

“I have worked in the football fraternity for well over 20 years now, people know me and know what I stand for and what I can do and can vouch for my integrity,” he added.

“They know I won’t put my hand  into anybody’s money and they know I will not do anything that will bring the game of football or the association into disrepute,” Mr Koomson stressed.

“My presence is better for the future that’s why I am fronting for the chairmanship,” he said.

GHALCA will go to the polls on April 21, with Mr Koomson contesting the chairmanship position with Cudjoe Fianoo of AshGold, Kofi Poku, Division One representative in the  Association, and Nana Oduro Sarfo, Ghana organised competitions ticketing chairman.

GHALCA Needs Transparency - Isaac Koomson

GHALCA Committee To Release Verdict Tomorrow

Sportscrusader.com can confirm that the committee which vetted the GHALCA election candidates will release their verdict tomorrow (Thursday).

The three-member Committee which is led by Major Yaw Larson,  completed the vetting of the candidates for the various positions yesterday (Tuesday) and are set to release their report.

GHALCA, the mother body of all league clubs in Ghana, will go to congress on 21 April to elect next new executives.

Four candidates, Cudjoe Fianoo, Kofi Poku, Isaac Koomson and Nana Oduro Sarfo filed nomination forms to contest for the chairmanship position.

The vice chairmanship role in the association currently being occupied by Isaac Wilberforce Koomson have only one candidate – Alex Akumey, vice president of New Edubiase United Football Club.

Messrs Otuo Acheampong and Samuel Abuabre filed nominations for the Division One and Two representative on the association respectively, while George Offosuhene of WAFA and George Ansah of Ebusua Dwarfs filed for the position of Premier League representative.

George Amoako, vice chairman of the Premier League Board, is the only candidate for the position of treasurer.

The committee began its work last week after the close of the filing of nomination, and, will meet the Association tomorrow to come out with their verdict.

GHALCA Committee To Release Verdict Tomorrow

Isaac Koomson To Introduce Welfare Scheme At GHALCA

Vice Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Isaac Koomson has promised to introduce welfare scheme to club administrators.

Isaac Wilberforce Koomson is in the race for the top-most position at GHALCA, and he has revealed one of his visions for the association is to repay them their services for  football development.

Speaking to sportscrusader.com, the Aduana Stars Accra representative said: “Under my administration, i will introduce welfare scheme for football administrators. Almost everything about their life is football and they invest a lot into football. So after being in the game for 20 or 30 years, putting it so much, what are the benefits?,” Isaac Koomson quizzed.

“That’s why I am coming in with the pension and welfare scheme. I am looking at it in different angles: if you bereaved, we don’t just come and cheer you up and give you individual donations.

“I want us to have a proper package for the person who is bereaved, and I think doing this you’re motivating the club administrators to put in their best so that football will be ran professionally,” he said.

Wilberforce Koomson will wrestle with Cudjoe Fianoo, Kofi Poku and Nana Oduro Sarfo for the GHALCA chairmanship position come April elections.

Isaac Koomson To Introduce Welfare Scheme At GHALCA

My Position Sidelined Me - Isaac Koomson

Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) chairmanship aspirant, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson says his position as vice chairman did not give him the room to explore his ideas.

The Aduana Stars Accra representative, has thrown his hat into the race for the top-most position of the Association – Chairman in their upcoming polls.

He believes he has the credentials to lead the body which represents all league clubs in the country.

“I have been vice chairman of GHALCA for four years and I had lots of ideas and potential just that our laws does not permit you as vice chairman to come out with what is in you so that people can realize your true potential,” Isaac Koomson told sportscrusader.com.

Mr Koomson said that his position as vice chairman made things difficult for his ideas to be bought to the fore. He said his chairman never believed in delegation and that he sidelined him.

“When you’re the vice chairman of an association your role is always not defined, even the vice president of Ghana (Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur’s) role is not defined. All you’re told is that, you act in the absence of the President or Chairman and so was my position,’ he said.

“And that means that if my chairman is available 24/7, it means I have nothing to do. It also means that your chairman can only assign you duties, but if your chairman does not assign you duties, if your chairman does not believe in delegation, it means you’re out and that’s where I found myself,’ he added.

“There were so many situations where I had very good suggestions that the body could carry forward but it never came to see the light of day,” Mr Koomson said.

My Position Sidelined Me - Isaac Koomson

Isaac Koomson Promises To Bring GHALCA To Clubs

Vice chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Isaac Wilberforce Koomson has promised to bring the Association to the doors of the league clubs and vice versa.

GHALCA as the Association is affectionately called, is the mother body of all league clubs in Ghana.

But Isaac Koomson believes the Association and clubs are far apart.

And as GHALCA prepares to go to the polls on April 21, Isaac Koomson, threw his cap into the race for the top-most position in the Association – Chairman.

He wants to bridge the gap between club administrators and executives of the Association.

“I want to bring the Association (GHALCA) closer to the clubs and the clubs to the Association. There have been many situations when GHALCA is holding the  Top-4 tournament, President Cup’s etc when club administrators are not even aware of.

“When you get to know all these, it becomes very clear that members are far apart from the executive council and that’s one thing I want to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

“So I want to bring the clubs together to work in tandem with me so that whatever I’m doing, the members will understand what is going on and they can be part and parcel of Association,” Mr. Koomson told sportscrusader.com after filing his nomination for the chairmanship position.

When quizzed why he hasn’t been able to bring the clubs to the Association in his four years as vice chairman, Mr. Koomson said:

“When you’re the vice chairman of an association, your role is always not defined. Even the Vice President of Ghana (Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur’s) role is not defined. All you’re told is that, you act in the absence of the President or Chairman and so do my position,” He said.

Isaac Koomson Promises To Bring GHALCA To Clubs

Candidates File Nomination Forms For GHALCA Positions

The candidates interested for the various at the Ghana League Clubs Association, filed nomination for the upcoming elections.

Alhaji Raji, incumbent Chairman of the league clubs association, who promised a better GHALCA in his second year, failed to submit his form, and Joe Addo, the head of scouting team of Accra Hearts of Oak, also failed to file his nomination for the Premier League Representative.

Isaac Wilberforce Koomson current vice chairman, Nana Oduro Sarfo, ticketing committee Chairman of GHALCA’s organised competitions, Kudjoe Fianoo, Chief Executive Officer of Ashanti Gold, and Kofi Poku, the vice chairman of MTN FA Cup Committee, are the four candidates who filed for the GHALCA chairmanship position.

Alex Akumey, as reported yesterday by this portal, was the only candidate who filed for the GHALCA vice chairmanship position and he will go unopposed.

The Premier League Representative race in the association, a two-horse between John Ansah and George Offosuhene of WAFA after Joe Addo pulled out.

Sometymer Otto Acheampong will run the Division One Rep unopposed, and Samuel Abuabre, will run unopposed for the Division One Rep.

The Treasurer position at the mother body of all league clubs is on a silver platter for vice chairman of the Premier League Board, George Amoako. He is not in contention with anyone for the position.

Candidates File Nomination Forms For GHALCA Positions

Isaac Koomson File For GHALCA Chairmanship Position

Vice President of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Isaac Koomson has presented his nomination form to be considered for the Association’s chairmanship position.

Isaac Wilberforce Koomson, vice chairman of the association, threw his hat into the chairmanship race, when the date was announced for this year’s elections.

The Association, known as the mother body of all league clubs in Ghana, opened nominations last week for interested candidates to file for the various positions in the Association.

And Isaac Koomson, who picked his form last week, presented it today at its secretariat in Accra today.

Sometymer Otto Acheampong of Asokwa Deportivo has also picked a form to contest to represent Division One clubs on the body.

West Africa Football Academy PRO, George Offosuhene, who is competing with Joe Addo of Hearts of Oak and John Ansah of Dwarfs, also presented his form.

Candidates who picked their forms have until 17:00 GMT or 5:00 PM today (Monday, March 21) to submit their forms.

Isaac Koomson File For GHALCA Chairmanship Position

I"m Irrelevant At GHALCA - Isaac Koomson

Current Vice Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Isaac Koomson has mentioned he’s been irrelevant since he took office.

 

Koomson is contending for the chairmanship position along with other four candidates including incumbent Alhaji Raji – who Koomson has accused of side lining him in terms of assigned duties during his presence and absence.

And this has been a motivating factor for which he has decided to pick up forms and contest the high seat and cleanse the bad image that association has lately made for it self.

 

He said, “ask what function or role has been assigned me especially in his absence that I’ve not excelled?. Every member and executives as well have duties they are accountable for but as a Vice Chairman what are my duties and what do I account for?

“It’s always clear your potential is subdued if the chairman doesn’t side with you and every positive idea is trashed out,” he added.

The GHALCA elections is slated for April 21 and the new executives will be sworn into office on April 28.

I"m Irrelevant At GHALCA - Isaac Koomson

Revealed: GHALCA Election Nomination Forms Out

Prices for the Ghana League Clubs Association’s (GHALCA’s) nomination forms has been revealed.

GHALCA, the mother body of all football league clubs in the country will go to congress to elect new officers on April 21.

Forms were made available for interested candidates to file their nominations before March 21.

Sportscrusader.com can confirm that nomination forms for all positions in the association is GHc 100. 00, but the figure varies when filing the nomination.

Candidates for the chairmanship position will pay GHc 500.00 when presenting their completed forms, whilst candidates for the vice chairmanship and treasurer position’s will accompany their nomination form with GHc 400.00

Any other position in the Association goes for GHc 300.00.

Kofi Poku, Chief Executive Officer of king Solomon FC and Cudjoe Fianoo, CEO of AshGold both picked up their nomination forms for the chairmanship position last week, whilst Alex Akumey, Vice President of Ghana Premier League side, New Edubiase United, picked his form on Monday for the Vice Chairmanship position.

Samuel Abuabre picked his form to contest as representative for the Division One sector in the Association.

Nana Oduro Sarfo, GHALCA organised competitions ticketing chairman, and Isaac Wilberforce Koomson, incumbent Vice Chairman of the Association picked their forms today (Tuesday).

Alhaji Ali Braimah Raji, incumbent Chairman of the Association is yet to pick his nomination form.

The closing date for candidates to file their nominations is March 21.

Revealed: GHALCA Election Nomination Forms Out

Isaac Koomson Picks GHALCA Chairmanship Nomination Form

Vice Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Isaac Wilberforce Koomson has picked up his nomination form for the Association’s chairmanship position. 

GHALCA will go to polls in April later this year, and Wilberforce Koomson wants delegates to throw their weight behind him to chair the Association to new heights.

Mr. Koomson was voted Vice Chairman in the last elections, but he has thrown in his cap for the top-most position in the Association in this year’s elections.

He will battle Kofi Poku, Cudjoe Fianoo, and Nana Oduro Sarfo who have all picked up nomination forms for the Chairmanship position.

The elections will be held on Thursday, April 21. Winners of the various positions will be sworn into office on April 28.

Isaac Koomson Picks GHALCA Chairmanship Nomination Form

I Won"t Back Down For You - Kofi Poku Tells Oduro Sarfo

Ghana League Clubs Association Chairman hopeful, Kofi Poku has told Nana Oduro Sarfo he will not withdraw his candidature and support to win the upcoming elections.

Kofi Poku, executive member of the Ghana League Clubs Association, made public his interest in the chairmanship position of GHALCA.

But Nana Oduro Sarfo alleged that Kofi Poku,  a football administrator cum businessman, has withdrawn his candidature and will lead his campaign team to win the elections scheduled for April 21.

And Kofi Poku is disappointed Nana Oduro Sarfo is spreading unfounded rumours.

“I have not backed down and I won’t back down, ” Kofi Poku told Happy FM.

“I have not told him I am withdrawing from the race and I don’t intend to do withdraw.” He added.

Nana Oduro Sarfo explanation on why Kofi Poku should withdraw from the race was that, he campaigned for the former B. A Stars chief executive officer to win the seat of the Division One League Board in the previous elections.

But Kofi Poku insist their vision for GHALCA vary.

“We are two different people with different ideas and how we can implement them. His claims that he campaigned for me to win doesn’t mean I should withdraw what I believe I can do for Ghana and for Ghana football.”

GHALCA went to congress last week and fixed (February 16) April 20 for its elections. Nominations forms to candidates will be made available on March 10.

Kofi Poku will battle incumbent Chairman of the association, Alhaji Raji, chief executive officer of Ashanti Gold, Cudjoe Fianoo, Nana Oduro Sarfo and Isaac Wilberforce Koomson for the chairmanship position.

 

I Won"t Back Down For You - Kofi Poku Tells Oduro Sarfo

GHALCA Schooled On Marketing At Congress

Pro-vice Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA), Dr. Oko has revealed to the executives and members of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) at the association’s congress on how to market and sell ‘football’ in the country.

 

 

Speaking at the congress, Dr. Oko admitted Ghana football has challenges like all other institutions but the crowd of spectators that troop into our various stadia to watch traditional clubs play each other like, Eleven Wise against Hassacas in the Sekondi-Takoradii derby, Hearts vs Olympics in the Accra derby, Bofoakwa play BA united in the Sunyani derby and so many more justifies there’s still hope for football in Ghana.

 

The pro-vice chancellor during his power point presentation outlined the strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that face football in Ghana. During the presentation, Dr. Oko listed advised the administrators of the game to in addition to the strength of football in Ghana (enthusiastic football  fans, football talents and the global appeal to the game) should work around the weaknesses of the game (poor football pitches, few super stars, poor remuneration,

 

He said, “Ghanaian football clubs should focus on the style of play exhibited on the field and the rest (sponsorship and the decline in spectatorship) would increase as the admirers of the game so desire.”

 

“The weaknesses in relation to quality of football, sponsorship and the negative perception view carried by critics and skeptics of the game will be curtailed only if the clubs work around it than complaining,” he added.

 

 

GHALCA will go to the poll on April 21st to elect new chairman, vice-chairman and executives for the next four years.

GHALCA Schooled On Marketing At Congress

Isaac Koomson To Announce GHALCA Candidature After Congress

Deputy chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson will vie for the chairmanship position with his boss, Alhaji Raji and four others, sportscrusader.com sources has revealed.

The former Starke FC’s chief executive officer who swept off stiff competition from big wigs like Jones Abu Alhassan and Nana Oduro Sarfo in the 2012 elections to the win the vice chairmanship position will go for the main seat in April.

According to sportscrusader sources, Mr. Isaac Koomson has a lot of respect for the chairmanship seat and the incumbent boss, Alhaji Raji, thus, his decision not to make his candidature public.

GHALCA will go to congress to on Tuesday February 16 to fix a date for the elections scheduled for April and Isaac Koomson will make his interest in seat public.

Should Isaac Koomson announce his candidature to the general public, he will join Alhaji Raji, Cudjoe Fianoo, a former administrative manager of the association, and Kofi Poku who  has also been rumored to be interested.

The Ghana League Clubs Association congress will be held at the media centre of the Accra sports stadium.

Isaac Koomson To Announce GHALCA Candidature After Congress