The President of the Ghana Football Affiliation, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, in conjunction with contributors of the Govt Council (EXCO) and Regional Football Affiliation (RFA) chairmen, paid a courtesy take a look at with to the Sports Writers Affiliation of Ghana (SWAG), on Monday March 17, 2025.
The coronary heart-warming take a look at with is aimed at improving the connection between the GFA and the media, particularly sports journalists, and to recognise the wanted role SWAG performs in the promotion of football in the nation.
While commending SWAG for his or her dedication to promoting sports, President Kurt Simeon-Okraku additionally implored the sports media to remain honest appropriate-attempting and balanced of their reportage and dealings with the Ghana Football Affiliation (GFA).
He acknowledged the serious role the media performs in shaping public perception and supporting football construction nonetheless emphasised the importance of ethical and aim reporting.
President Simeon-Okraku encouraged sports journalists to proceed promoting the sure strides made by the GFA, while additionally maintaining the Affiliation responsible in a honest appropriate-attempting manner. He wired that positive criticism is required for the thunder of football, on the choice hand it desires to be done with equity and a commitment to professionalism.
President Okraku additionally veteran the chance to focus on key insurance policies and developmental applications undertaken by the GFA to elevate football requirements, which consist of infrastructural enhancements, formative years football construction, and efforts to enhance women’s football.
SWAG President, Kwabena Yeboah welcomed the GFA delegation and reaffirmed their commitment to working with the governing physique to toughen football construction.
The management SWAG alongside with Total Secretary Charles Osei Asibey, pledged to work carefully with the Football Affiliation while keeping their wanted role as the fourth estate of the realm.
The take a look at with marks the most important step in improving the working relationship between the GFA and the sports media, ensuring that the event of football in Ghana is well-documented and supported by journalists in the future of the nation.
