One of Ghana’s most renowned football administrators, George Afriyie, has disclosed that he was instrumental in coach DiDi Dramani’s landing of a coaching job with Kumasi Asante Kotoko. The well-spoken football manager landed the Porcupine Warriors job in 2012 after his exploits with the Black Maidens at the World Cup which was held in the … Read more
Former Ghana Football Association Vice President, George Afriyie has called on Ghanaians to remember rising star Mohammed Kudus in their prayers. From his point of view, the youngster needs the support of the country behind to enable him to get better and attain his full potential in the future. Speaking on 3Sports, Mr. Afriyie said … Read more
George Afriyie, a former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has waded into the conversation on why midfielder Thomas Partey’s performance is better for his club side than the national team. He attributed the Gunners star’s below-par performances for the Black Stars to a number of factors but said the major reason is … Read more
A Ghanaian football administrator, George Afriyie has revealed his dismay at the non-inclusion of Jeffrey Schlupp from the Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games. Ahead of Ghana’s two-legged encounter with Angoloa for the 2023 African Nations Cup qualifiers, the new Black Stars head coach announced a twenty-five-man list … Read more
Renowned football administrator George Afriyie has called on the current administration to be brave and justify to the government why it must invest in football. This he thinks will help strengthen Ghana’s local football economy and push clubs from the country to do well on the African continent. The former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice … Read more
George Afriyie, the owner of Planners Athletic, has said that there is a need for healthy competition in Ghana’s Premier League for it to be attractive. Throwing light on his assertions, he explained that healthy competition means match results are recorded on the pitch, and not decided before the start of matches. It is believed … Read more
George Afriyie, the bankroller of Okyeman Planners, has said that it is a herculean task to get football fans to return to stadia for premier league and cup matches. It has become a common phenomenon to see empty stadia during football matches across the country, with giants like Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of … Read more
George Afriyie, a Ghanaian football administrator, has expressed his admiration for the Ghana Football Association’s handling of hooliganism in the country’s football industry. The current Ghana Football Association administration was faced with the phenomenon of hooliganism when it assumed office in its first year, a situation that was denting the image of the sport. It … Read more
George Afriyie, a former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed his reservation about the proposed surrender of the Ghana Premier League club’s power to the autonomous league committee. He disclosed that the Statutes Review Committee’s proposal if approved by Congress will lead to him quitting football. He said he has heard … Read more
One of Ghana’s foremost football administrators, George Afriyie has indicated that he will for the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) presidency. George Afriyie says he will assess the performance of the current FA president Kurt Okraku at the end of his current mandate before he decides on whether or not to contest. The former vice president … Read more