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Former Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association, J.Y Appiah, has kicked against suggestions GFA President Kurt Okraku should be given a third term in office.
Speaking on Prime Take with Muftawu Nabila Abdulai, Mr Appiah did not hold back in his assessment of GFA President Kurt Okraku’s leadership.
“I’m not impressed. I’m not the least impressed with his performances,” he said bluntly.
With Okraku reportedly considering a third term in office, Appiah strongly opposed the idea, questioning what achievements justified an extension of his tenure.
“No, I don’t agree with that. You haven’t done well, so why do you go for a third term? What are his achievements that he deserves a third term?
"Are you happy with the way they are running our football? If you can answer me, then I will also tell you.
"What is going well with our football administration in this country?”
Appiah, who worked with GHALCA for 20 years, raised concerns about the poor state of football pitches across the country, questioning the effectiveness of initiatives meant to improve infrastructure.
“Look at the pitches we play on. I even understand we constructed boreholes for some of the clubs, but look at the pitches.
"Has the money been put to good use? Where are the boreholes? Are they working? Who needs to ensure that they work?" he quizzed.
FIFA revealed to JoySports Muftawu Nabila Nabila that it gave Ghana FA over $260,000 for the maintenance of about 80 natural grass pitches in the country.
The FA explained in a statement that the money was meant for the construction of boreholes and fixing of water tanks are some venues to improve the playing surfaces, but the pitches continue to look unplayable and dangerous to safety of players.
He admonished the FA to move clubs away from their home venues for their failure to maintain their pitches despite the availability of the boreholes and water tanks.
"Do you fix a borehole and leave it there? Don’t you ensure that it is put to the use for which it was constructed? Why did you construct the borehole? Is it not for the maintenance of the pitches? When you see that the pitch is not in good shape, have you questioned the one you gave it to?
"You must question them and let them understand that due to the bad nature of their pitches, you’re not playing here—go to another venue with a better pitch.”
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