In a significant development for Ghanaian football, James Kwesi Appiah, the technical director of Asante Kotoko and former Black Stars coach, has secured a seat on the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The elections, held in Tamale on Thursday, October 5, 2023, saw Kwesi Appiah amassing ten votes to claim his position as one of the premier league representatives on the Executive Council.
The Executive Council of the country’s football association has five slots designated for premier league representatives, and Kwesi Appiah’s victory earned him one of these coveted positions.
The election results for the premier league representatives are as follows:
– Randy Abbey: 12 votes
– Frederick Acheampong: 11 votes
– James Kwesi Appiah: 10 votes
– Oduro Sarfo: 10 votes
Additionally, Elloeny Amande and Kingsley Osei Bonsu pulled the same number of votes, leading to a tie. They will engage in another round of contest to determine the final premier league representative on the Executive Council.
This election showcases the active participation and engagement of key figures within Ghana’s football community in the governance and decision-making processes of the GFA. With James Kwesi Appiah’s election to the Executive Council, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, further enriching the leadership of the association.
