Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie, has launched a strong critique of football administration in Ghana, insisting he will not be silenced even in the face of potential consequences.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Afriyie said the current state of the domestic league reflects deep-rooted problems, including declining patronage and alleged unfair treatment of clubs.
“People are not telling the truth,” he stated, pointing to low attendance figures. “If Hearts of Oak is playing All Blacks, in the past it would attract fans. But after such a game, the gate proceeds were just GHC4,000.”
He accused football leaders of ignoring criticism and surrounding themselves with praise singers.
“If you are an FA President and you are unbothered and want people to sing praises for you, then get those who will do that instead of listening to critics,” he said.
Afriyie cited a pattern of controversies in recent seasons, including clubs withdrawing from the league and unresolved disputes.
“In three consecutive years, before the end of the league, a club pulls out. Hearts of Lions decided not to continue because of cheating and unfair treatment,” he claimed.
He also referenced the controversial Nsoatreman versus Asante Kotoko incident, which resulted in a fatality, questioning decisions taken afterward.
“The Head of FA security and CID Boss, Lydia Donkor, said the incident had nothing to do with Nsoatreman, yet they were banned,” he noted.
According to him, the aftermath of the incident left key investors disillusioned.
“When the FA President returned, he visited Kumasi but failed to go to Nsoatre to engage Baffour-Awuah. From that day, he absolved himself from Ghana football because he felt he didn’t belong there,” Afriyie alleged.
He further cited what he described as unfair treatment of Hohoe United, a club linked to former minister Peter Amewu.
“They acted on an issue months later only when the club was playing the FA President’s team and moved the game to Tema, which is the second home of Dreams FC,” he claimed.
Despite the risks, Afriyie maintained he would continue to speak out.
“One day born, one day die. I am heading to my 50s, I am not a small boy. If I speak the truth and I die today, I will be remembered as the man who lived for the truth,” he stated.
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