GFA President Kurt Okraku praises new stadium infrastructure in Hohoe
By Tilda Acorlor
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed his excitement for the newly commissioned Hohoe Sports Stadium, a significant addition to the development of football in the country.
Mr. Okraku said the infrastructure is a vital step towards fixing the fundamentals of Ghana football, which is one of the key initiative of his administration.
“I am happy to be here today. What we are witnessing is fundamental to the development of football in our country,” he said.
“I am happy to be here today, this is a day reserved for all of us, what we are witnessing here today is fundamental to the development of football in our country.”
“I want to use this opportunity on behalf of the FA to thank you for this amazing investment into Ghana Football, this is one of the key things I have been speaking about, when I spoke about fixing the fundamentals, This is one great commission for us, This is the investment into the idea of fixing the fundamentals,” Mr. Okraku said.
He disclosed that the importance of quality football infrastructure, “If you want good football, it is essential to have a good football pitch and infrastructure.”
The GFA President also mentioned the long-term benefits saying its an investment for generations to come.
“It’s not just for the current generation, but also for future generations. This is an investment in our collective football,” he added.
He further took the opportunity to express gratitude to Hon. John Peter Amewu, the Member of Parliament for the Hohoe Constituency, for his decision and role to invest in the Hohoe Stadium project.
“On behalf of the FA, I want to thank you for this remarkable investment in Ghana football and for providing the foundation for young boys and girls to realize their dreams,” he added.
This development is part of the GFA’s ongoing efforts to enhance football infrastructure across the country, which is expected to positively impact the growth of football in the Volta Region and Ghana as a whole.
The Hohoe Sports Stadium has been in anticipation for several years by the local community and sports enthusiasts. Although games are ongoing in the facility it was officially commissioned on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
The FA President, along with football legend Abedi Pele, Togbe Adzimah, Hon. Peter Amewu, and several chiefs, officially commissioned the facility.
Former Black Stars Players, John Mensah, Fatawu Dauda, John Painstil, Agyemang Badu among others played a the selected side played in a ceremonial game which ended 4-1 against the Hohoes side.
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