Anas Exposé: Ghana Moves to Dissolve GFA

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Accra, Ghana, June 7, 2018//-The government of Ghana says it will take steps to dissolve the Football Association following the public screening of controversial investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ documentary titled Number 12. 

The documentary exposed the rot in Ghana sports, especially the GFA where top officials and referees were caught taking money – including some collecting as little as GH¢200 ($42) – to influence match results in the domestic league as well as push players into national teams.

In a statement signed by the Information Minister, Mustapha Amid, the government expressed shock and outrage at the contents of the documentary.

It further stated that immediate steps will be taken to have the GFA dissolved.

The dissolution is likely to attract a FIFA ban as its rules oblige member associations to manage their own affairs “independently and with no influence from third parties.”

FIFA banned Nigeria in 2014 after its High Court disbanned the Football Association after a poor showing at the World Cup in Brazil.

A ban would mean no Ghanaian team, including club sides, can play in regional, continental or international competitions.

Press release below 

 

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