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GDFA approves, adopts new constitution
The Ghana Deaf Football Association (GDFA) has approved and adopted a new constitution for the association’s operations.
The exercise will thus pave the way for the GDFA’s Elective Congress to put in place a new Executive Committee responsible for the management and administration of the association.
Saturday’s exercise was attended by club owners and coaches from the regions.
They debated and made suggestions to the reviewed constitution before it was finally approved and adopted.
The new constitution, among others, clearly defined the roles of the Head Coach and his Assistant for the national deaf football team, the Black Wonders, the Team Manager and sanctioned the formation of a new welfare committee.
It also defined the outlook of the new executive which would be headed by a deaf person and assisted by a hearing person, a hearing Secretary General to be appointed by the National Sports Authority (NSA), a deaf Deputy Secretary General, a hearing Treasurer, a hearing Public Relations Officer and three Executive Members to represent a soon to be formed Deaf Football Clubs (DFC).
Addressing the delegates, Mr. Matthew Kubachua, President of the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), congratulated the members for the peaceful manner they conducted the exercise.
He said sports provides hope for the deaf and was important for members to always put their differences aside and find ways to develop it among the deaf.
Mr. Kubachua said their condition puts them in a disadvantaged position but reminded that ‘if we get the needed support from our hearing brothers and sisters, our lives can improve tremendously. This is the reason why I find the inclusion of hearing people in your executive committee as a right move.’
“The deaf community has been neglected over the years but while we sit and wait for help to come, we can also do something for ourselves by promoting sports, an area that offers many job opportunities for the deaf.”
Head Coach of the deaf football team, Winfred Chartey Annan urged the deaf people to rise to the challenge, saying, and ‘deaf football is for deaf people so work very hard to put yourself in the limelight to attract support from government and corporate Ghana.’
BY ANDREW NORTEY
Officials from the Ghana mission in the United Arab Emirates have paid a morale-boosting visit to the camp of the Black Queens.
The delegation, made up of Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto, Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai and Head of Transport Anas Shaibu, visited the team to assure them of the government’s support and commitment to their safety and welfare.
During the visit, the officials interacted with the team and offered words of encouragement, urging the team to remain focused on the tournament despite concerns surrounding unrest in parts of the UAE.
Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto emphasised that the Ghanaian government, through its diplomatic mission, is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to ensuring the team’s safety throughout their stay.
“We want the team to stay calm and focus on the competition. The government and the embassy are doing everything possible to ensure your safety and well-being.” he said.
Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai also reiterated the mission’s readiness to provide any assistance required by the team during the tournament.
Leadership of the team expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as timely and motivating.
With the backing of Ghana’s diplomatic officials in the UAE, the Black Queens remain determined to represent the country proudly and deliver strong performances in the Pink Ladies Cup.
The Black Queens have arrived in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the upcoming Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai. The team touched down at the Dubai International Airport via Emirates Air on Wednesday morning and were warmly received by the competition’s organising officials.
The squad will be based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, where they will begin their final preparations for the tournament. Organised as part of the international women’s football calendar, the Pink Ladies Cup is expected to feature four national sides using the competition to assess their squads and fine-tune strategies for upcoming tournaments.
Ghana will open their campaign today with a clash against Hong Kong, while Russia and Tanzania face off in the other opening match.
The Black Queens are then scheduled to return to action on March 3, when they take on Russia in a match expected to test them against a physically strong opponent.
The final round of games will be played on March 6, with Ghana closing their campaign against Tanzania at 9:00 pm.
With three matches in eight days, the tournament promises to be a crucial phase in Ghana’s preparation, as the Black Queens aim to return to continental action sharper, stronger, and more competitive.
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