GFA President Rallies Match Commissioners to Uphold New Safety Standards
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has reiterated his faith in Premier League Match Commissioners, urging them to take full responsibility in implementing the newly introduced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols.
Addressing a one-day training workshop for Match Commissioners on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Okraku highlighted their pivotal role in shaping the future of Ghanaian football, particularly in light of recent violent incidents, including the tragic events in Nsoatre.
“We occupy a special place in our sports. We play a very important role in the management of our game. The incidents that happened in Nsoatre have become a catalyst for us to reassess how football is delivered by all of us,” Okraku emphasized.
He further challenged football administrators to take ownership of the problems affecting the sport, stressing that solutions must come from within.
“If there are problems in football, we are the positive agents of change. If there are solutions, we are the same people. I honestly believe we have the power to right the wrongs in our game.”
“I have absolute trust in the group that we have here. I know we have the capacity to deliver football the way it should be delivered,” he added.
The workshop was attended by key football stakeholders, including General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo and Director of Competitions Julius Ben Emunah. It formed part of the GFA’s broader strategy to enhance matchday security, ensuring the safety of match officials and creating a more secure environment for Ghanaian football.
