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Okraku remains calm about CAS ruling

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6 years ago

June 27, 2020

Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku insists he is “unshaken” by a potential CAS ruling which threatens his reign as leader of the association.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has set July 17 to decide on the future of the Ghanaian FA leader, following a case between Wilfred Osei Kwaku “Palmer” and the GFA.

Palmer sent his case to the world sports apex court that he was illegally disqualified from the Ghana FA Presidential election that brought the former Dreams FC Executive Chairman to power.

With things beginning to normalise, CAS will announce the decision whether to uphold Palmer’s quest to annul the election and order for fresh polls to decide on a new president for the GFA or throw it away completely.

But in the midst of the media battle, President Okraku says he is unfazed and focused on delivering on his mandate.

“I am not worried,” he said. “An election was organised by the Normalisation Committee and members elected me as the president of the GFA, but my brother Osei Palmer felt he was not given a fair hearing by the Normalisation Committee but I am not worried,” he told Ghanasoccernet.com.

“I have said it over and over again that I am focused.

“The ruling will not change anything because Congress elected me as Ghana Football Association president.”

There are two things likely to happen – CAS to throw out the case and allow the status quo to remain or order for a re-run of the election if it was deemed the plaintiff was unfairly disqualified from the race.

The ruling from CAS will put to rest months of intense anxiety involving all the principal actors.

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Delegation from Ghana Mission in UAE visit Black Queens camp

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4 days ago

March 2, 2026

WeeklySpectator

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.

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Black Queens set for Pink Ladies Cup adventure … Face Hong Kong today

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6 days ago

February 28, 2026

WeeklySpectator

Cynthia Findib Konlan

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.