GRi Sports 27 - 11 - 2002

Be disciplined - I.C. Quaye tells Hearts players

GFA holds an emergency congress

GFA congratulates Sam Jonah

 

 

Be disciplined - I.C. Quaye tells Hearts players

 

Accra (Greater Accra) 27 November 2002 - Sheikh Ibrahim Cudjoe Quaye, Greater Accra Regional Minister, has advised players of league champions, Accra Hearts of Oak, to be disciplined and dedicated in order to be successful in their career.

 

Quaye said they should not be taken away by the praises of their numerous supporters to become indisciplined but they should instead remain committed and follow instructions of their technical men, management members and all officials of the club to ensure more success. "You must ignore comments by supporters when on the field of play especially when the going is tough so that you remain focused to overcome your difficulties".

 

The Regional Minster gave the advise when officials and players of Accra Hearts of Oak called on  him to present him with  trophies they have won this year in  recognition of his role as the man in charge of the Greater Accra Region.

 

Quaye said they could only win more laurels for themselves, the team and the nation if they remained disciplined and committed to their work adding that football is now a full-time business and must be taken seriously. He also urged the management of the team to develop ways of moving the club forward to ensure national development.

 

Tommy Okine Chief Executive of Accra Hearts of Oak assured the minister of the team’s determination to make amend in next years African Clubs Championship. He pledged that the clubs was going to do everything possible to win the Champions League for the second time and also defend the league trophy for the seventh time.

 

The trophies presented to the minister were, the King Tackie Tawiah cup, the GHALCA Top Four trophy as well as the Premier League trophy, all of which were picked in the 2002 soccer season.

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GFA holds an emergency congress

 

Accra (Greater Accra) 27 November 2002 - The Ghana Football Association (GFA) would on December 12, hold an emergency congress to discuss issues affecting the development of the game in Ghana.

 

According to Kwaku Ampim-Darko Deputy General Secretary of the GFA, the emergency congress would deliberate on the court case involving the FA and division one league campaigners, Tudu Mighty Jets. The congress would also discuss the division one league among other burning issues.

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GFA congratulates Sam Jonah

 

Accra (Greater Accra) 27 November 2002 - The Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Tuesday sent a message of congratulations to Dr Sam Jonah, Chief Executive of Ashanti Goldfields, following his knighting by the Her Royal Majesty, the Queen of England and Head of the Commonwealth.

 

A release signed by Kofi Nsiah the General Secretary of the GFA and copied to GNA Sports, expressed full admiration of the enviable high honour to be conferred on him by the Queen of England adding that his hard work, dedicated service and his strive for excellence have distinguished and placed him among the highly honored men in the world.

 

"As a sportsman and a football fan, you are the brain behind the establishment of the first professional football club in this country-Obuasi Goldfields Sporting Club and greatly helped to develop and promote Ghana football."

 

It said the honour conferred on Dr Jonah came to them as no surprise but an appreciation of his real value. The General Secretary said Dr. Jonah has greatly helped to develop and promote football in the country as well as leading Ashanti Goldfields from Strength to strength.

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