Ghana may be in danger of incurring the wrath of world football body, FIFA, following Government’s establishment of a Commission to investigate events leading to the country’s abysmal performance at the 2014 World Cup.
The three-paragraph letter from FIFA, questioned the Ghana Football Association on the composition and competences of the Commission set up by Government.
The letter signed by Deputy General Secretary of FIFA, Markus Kattner read:
“We have learnt from media reports that the Presidency of the Republic of Ghana has appointed a Committee of Enquiry and Investigation into the Black Stars’ participation to the 2014 FIFA World cup in Brazil. The composition and the competences of the said Commission are unclear. Provided the reports are true we deem it important to clarify from the beginning the procedures and to ensure that the GFA can operate without interference as required by FIFA statutes. Under this circumstance we kindly ask you to provide us with a report at your earliest convenience.”
The Ministry for Youth and Sports named a three-member Committee which included Appeal Court Judge, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Sports Administrator, Moses Foh Amoaning and Kofi Anokye Darko to present a report on the Black Stars shambolic exit from the mundial.
But days after, the sector Minister, Mahama Ayariga announced government’s decision to upgrade the Committee into a Commission, thus giving it powers to summon people to appear before it.
By: Citi Sports