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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
Management of Asempa FM has issued a public apology to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Kofi Adams, after wrongly quoting him in a recent publication about the selection of players for the Black Stars.
In a statement released by the station’s management, Asempa FM admitted that a quote card shared after Kofi Adams’ interview on Ultimate Sports Show on 13th October 2025 misrepresented his actual remarks.
According to the station, the error created a wrong impression that the Sports Minister was directly involved in selecting players for the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“The wording on the artwork may have created a misleading impression. For clarity, the Honorable Minister stated that the final decision on player selection rests solely with the technical team, and he emphasized the importance of transparency and merit-based selection,” the statement said.
Asempa FM expressed deep regret for the misrepresentation and apologized to Kofi Adams and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The management further assured the public that the station would take steps to ensure greater accuracy and care in its future communications.
“We hold Kofi Adams and his office in the highest regard and deeply regret any inconvenience or misunderstanding caused,” the statement concluded.
By: Jacob Aggrey
When Otto Addo took charge, Ghana sat fourth in Group I with just three points from two matches — a situation that seemed daunting for even the most optimistic fans. But what followed was one of the most remarkable turnarounds in African World Cup qualifying history.
Addo’s arrival brought renewed tactical clarity and belief. He restructured the team’s shape, redefined roles, and instilled discipline in both defense and attack. The results began to flow as Ghana went on an astonishing run of victories.
The coach’s calm leadership was crucial in restoring confidence to key players who had lost form. Veterans found new motivation, while youngsters flourished under his guidance, creating a perfect blend of maturity and energy.
Each win became a statement of intent — that Ghana was back. The team’s comeback victories over tough opponents like Mali and Central African Republic showed resilience and mental fortitude.
By the end of the campaign, the Black Stars had climbed from fourth to first, topping the group with 25 points and a +17-goal difference — a clear testament to Otto Addo’s transformational leadership.
This turnaround will go down in Ghana’s football annals as a story of hope, determination, and tactical brilliance that brought the nation back to the world stage.
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