Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has underscored the essential role of fan support in football, asserting that the sport would be “meaningless” without spectators.
Addressing the 30th Ordinary Congress at the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence in Prampram, Okraku acknowledged the challenge of low attendance at domestic matches, particularly for major clubs like Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.
He emphasized the theme of the congress: “Winning the 12th Man, Fixing the Fundamentals, and Consolidating Our Gains,” highlighting the GFA’s commitment to enhancing fan engagement.
“This is in recognition of our responsibility to make our game attractive for the fans of football without whose patronage, our game is meaningless for it is this very fans who throng our match venues and consume the product and services we offer.
“We certainly owe it to our beautiful game to continue our efforts to make the game attractive to our fans and all stakeholders.”
He reaffirmed the GFA’s dedication to making football appealing for fans and all stakeholders as the new Ghana Premier League season kicks off on September 6, 2024. The Division One and Women’s Football Leagues will follow shortly thereafter.
