If football have millions of passionate people, Nana Oduro Sarfo is one of them, if football boast of only one passionate person, then it is Nana Oduro Sarfo.
His thirst for football goes beyond that young man who fails to sleep after a first date with his dream girl.
The confidence with which he speaks about football, people in football and the need for Ghana football to grow is condescending.
From the stumpy homes in Kaneshie where he had his elementary education to Accra City Campus where he had his diploma, Nana Oduro Sarfo’s journey is one he will reminisce with nostalgia.
Born in April 27, 1962, Nana Oduro Sarfo had his elementary and Secondary education in Kaneshie, a suburb of Accra.
He attended Kaneshie Secondary Technical School before enrolling to the Accra City Campus to study Diploma in Land Violations.
Whilst seeking for knowledge in school, Nana Oduro Sarfo was also into football, played a vital role in the success of king Faisal Babes in the early 2000’s.
In those years, King Faisal won the Coca-Cola Top 4 competition, played in CAF’s elite club football competition twice but were unable to reach the money zone.
He moved from King Faisal to Eleven Wise, and led the team to the premiership. He also served as an Accra representative of the Club and the Operations Manager.
A short journey across Europe came his way, and he took the opportunity to acquire more knowledge in the game with a trip to Turkey. He had an attachment with Ankara Giuchie before returning to Ghana in 2007.
Mr Oduro Sarfo joined Berekum Chelsea, served as the Chief Executive Officer of the club and was key to their success.
They won the Ghana League, played in the CAF Champions league, where they reached the money zone, placing third behind Al Ahly and TP Mazembe.
He was instrumental in the transfer of players like Gladson Awako, Solomon Asante and Kissi Boateng to the TP Mazembe.
Later in the year, he joined GHALCA – the mother body of all league clubs in Ghana.
He contested for the seat of the vice president in the association alongside Isaac Wilberforce Koomson and Jones Abu Alhassan but he was beaten to it by Mr Koomson.
He is currently the ticketing chairman of GHALCA organised competitions.
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