British High Commissioner advices GFA

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Mr.N 7 years ago

GFA only cares about chop chop

GFA only cares about chop chop
Emperor Rasheed 7 years ago

We don't need your advice on how to spend our money.We will either throw the money into the korle lagoon,or burn it,and that is none of your fucking business.

We don't need your advice on how to spend our money.We will either throw the money into the korle lagoon,or burn it,and that is none of your fucking business.
PASTOR !!!OGOGLO QUARTER !!! 7 years ago

THE RAT RACE,,,

THE RAT RACE,,,
Emperor Rasheed 7 years ago

We ran out of ogoglo in our church, so I had to fly to Timbuctu for more ogoglo.

We ran out of ogoglo in our church, so I had to fly to Timbuctu for more ogoglo.
A concerned citizen............222 7 years ago

No visa for you guys

No visa for you guys
Den 7 years ago

I normally follow your comments ,but this one did not go well. I am shocked to hear this comment from you!!

I normally follow your comments ,but this one did not go well. I am shocked to hear this comment from you!!
Kortsma, USA 7 years ago

I was dreaming when I heard the British high commissioner telling Emperor Rasheed:Get up, come for a British Visa.Then Rasheed got up,forgot his normal way of dressing,instead put his trousers on top while he turned his shirt ...
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I was dreaming when I heard the British high commissioner telling Emperor Rasheed:Get up, come for a British Visa.Then Rasheed got up,forgot his normal way of dressing,instead put his trousers on top while he turned his shirt as a trousers.He only got there and got denied.
That's why is referring to the high commissioner as "fucking business"
Hey Rasheed!you still have one chance so this time make sure u don't use ur underwear as hat.
Nonsense,howmany times hv u burned money
PASTOR !!!OGOGLO QUARTER !!! 7 years ago

THANK YOU,,BUT HOW DID YOU KNOW THE STORY,I THOUGHT WAS HE KEEPING IT SECRET...

THANK YOU,,BUT HOW DID YOU KNOW THE STORY,I THOUGHT WAS HE KEEPING IT SECRET...
Kwame Totobi Korankye 7 years ago

Kwesi Nyantakyi would develop a new formula to distribute the FIFA money. The co-efficient formula is exposed now. A degree in quantum physics would be required to understand the new formula.

Kwesi Nyantakyi would develop a new formula to distribute the FIFA money. The co-efficient formula is exposed now. A degree in quantum physics would be required to understand the new formula.
Emperor Rasheed 7 years ago

That corrupt and ugly boy does not need Quantum physics,he simply needs geometric progression.

That corrupt and ugly boy does not need Quantum physics,he simply needs geometric progression.
Sarskoberta 7 years ago

-RushyLee,
Long time no read, no see, no hear.
No talk-talk self. Whatsup?

I beg, the last time I checked, this High Commissioner was physically here in Ghana when the almighty 'Coefficient Baby' was born.
In fact, he ...
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-RushyLee,
Long time no read, no see, no hear.
No talk-talk self. Whatsup?

I beg, the last time I checked, this High Commissioner was physically here in Ghana when the almighty 'Coefficient Baby' was born.
In fact, he attended the outdooring and the outpouring ceremony that was hosted by His Lordship Justice Dzamefe under the full glare of all the foreign embassies domiciled in Ghana.

Do you remember, this same B/commissioner had made a sweeping statement regarding the twenty or so Jeeps that were seen being ridden by the GFA henchmen?

Britain who was once Ghana's grandpapa
has every right to question the laxity in the system.
True or false?
Beats Me.
Awuku Womafunu 7 years ago

I admire this diplomat so much. I am respectfully and diplomatically naming him Jon Nii Nortey Benjamin

I admire this diplomat so much. I am respectfully and diplomatically naming him Jon Nii Nortey Benjamin
COD 7 years ago

FIFA`s money has been coming to GFA over years. Its not new. Its only that GFA has virtually nothing to show anyone.
The increase wont do the trick: It`ll be shared among the GFA-NDC, period.

FIFA`s money has been coming to GFA over years. Its not new. Its only that GFA has virtually nothing to show anyone.
The increase wont do the trick: It`ll be shared among the GFA-NDC, period.
Banger 7 years ago

Someone tell this big mouth azzhole to shut the fuckup.do we cm to england to give your racist azz advice

Someone tell this big mouth azzhole to shut the fuckup.do we cm to england to give your racist azz advice
Ghana Ba 7 years ago

Banger u are an idiot. I regret not joining Ghana Arm Force in 1995. I hate to see one person taking what belonged to the masses. But because many Ghanaians are as stupid as Banger, they sees wrong with such behavior.

Banger u are an idiot. I regret not joining Ghana Arm Force in 1995. I hate to see one person taking what belonged to the masses. But because many Ghanaians are as stupid as Banger, they sees wrong with such behavior.
Saint Ghfuo: MEDIOCRITY STINKS! 7 years ago

NYANTAKYI, WO MAAME TW3!
Ghana Football Association (GFA) must invest FIFA’s annual contribution in womens and poor football communities. The Association is set to benefit from a $ 5 million financial package from FIFA for ...
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NYANTAKYI, WO MAAME TW3!
Ghana Football Association (GFA) must invest FIFA’s annual contribution in womens and poor football communities. The Association is set to benefit from a $ 5 million financial package from FIFA for a four-year cycle.
Bond 7 years ago

I can't believed this British Guy still think, Ghana is still under British control.He should shot up, and concentrate more about what happening in the UK. They always think, they are more clean then us. Ghana will definite ...
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I can't believed this British Guy still think, Ghana is still under British control.He should shot up, and concentrate more about what happening in the UK. They always think, they are more clean then us. Ghana will definitely use the money for youth development and soccer progames.
KKK USA 7 years ago

IF THE HIGH COMMISSION KNOWS FOOTBALL BEST HE SHOULD GO AND DO IT IN BRITIN NOT IN GHANA THIS MAN WENT US TO FIGHT AMONG OUR SELF IN GHANA WHY DO WE LISTEN TO THIS FOOLISH BENJAMIN OR GHANA WHEN

IF THE HIGH COMMISSION KNOWS FOOTBALL BEST HE SHOULD GO AND DO IT IN BRITIN NOT IN GHANA THIS MAN WENT US TO FIGHT AMONG OUR SELF IN GHANA WHY DO WE LISTEN TO THIS FOOLISH BENJAMIN OR GHANA WHEN
William Sorkpor, USA 7 years ago

In a nutshell, HC Benjamin is advocating that, GFA must invest the FIFA disbursements to develop football from the bottom-up in Ghana. This is a very excellent idea, only under ideal set of circumstances.

As HC Benjamin hi ...
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In a nutshell, HC Benjamin is advocating that, GFA must invest the FIFA disbursements to develop football from the bottom-up in Ghana. This is a very excellent idea, only under ideal set of circumstances.

As HC Benjamin himself can attest to, the clubs in the GPL are not operating fiscally close to, even conventional standards. It's no secret that, most of the players are not compensated on regular basis.

Given such a dire circumstance, I would suggest that, GFA goes far, and beyond the bottom-up approach of investing the revenues from FIFA. And with all due respect to HC Benjamin, GFA must come up with a strategy to invest the money for the benefit of all levels of football in Ghana.

Contrary to HC Benjamin's bottom-up approach, I'll call for a trickle- down approach. By this, I mean GFA must do the following:

A) The initial FIFA revenues must be used as seed money to set up a Ghana Football Fund (GFF). This fund would cater to just two purposes, -- football players' retirement compensations, and active football players' income protection.

B) All Ghanaian football players, -- local and abroad -- would be mandated to buy into the fund for interest that can be accrued until retirement, or paid out on need by need basis. Non-players can buy into GFF for annual interest payments or an accrued interest payment/s.

C) GFF would pay compensations to all retired football players based on each individual player's contribution to GFF.

D) Clubs can borrow, and pay back-- with interest -- from GFF to pay players' salaries in times of need.

E) Upon maturity of GFF, any financial assistance that GFA currently receives from the government, plus surpluses from GFF would be directed towards grassroots level of development.

HC Benjamin's grassroots approach is what Ghana has been doing all these years, -- at the expense of the needs of the GPL. It worked very well at the time when football in Ghana was an amateur sports, --i.e., the players held jobs. With the transition to professional football in Ghana, the grassroots approach has worked to benefit the few who get the lucrative contracts, -- to go and play abroad.

I think the trickle down approach would begin to reward the players in the GPL; whilst at the same time developing football through the grassroots in Ghana.

HC Benjamin's admonishments on what Ghana, -- as a nation -- needs to do to get ahead is always appreciated. Contrary to what he says: to us, he's not an outsider or a foreigner.

He's one of us. And our beloved Great Ghana will always cherish his love and passion.

May Lord Almighty continue to bless our beloved Great Ghana: Amen!!!
Tony 7 years ago

Good one there

Good one there
Ekyi 7 years ago

Sick Ghanaian who cannot stand the truth.

Sick Ghanaian who cannot stand the truth.
MAJEED 7 years ago

show us division one league Table.

show us division one league Table.
Nana Kuffuor, Abeka 7 years ago

Ghanaweb write good English. British High Commissioner advises not advices.

Ghanaweb write good English. British High Commissioner advises not advices.
Plasma Kote 7 years ago

He is just disrespectful !!!!!!

He is just disrespectful !!!!!!
Plasma Kote 7 years ago

Not a DIPLOMATIC MATERIAL, he is just a POLITICAL APPOINTEE....!!!!!

NO EXPERTISE....... please stop the coverage, is he PAYING SOMEONE for the RUBBISH TALK ??????

I will not be surprised.

Not a DIPLOMATIC MATERIAL, he is just a POLITICAL APPOINTEE....!!!!!

NO EXPERTISE....... please stop the coverage, is he PAYING SOMEONE for the RUBBISH TALK ??????

I will not be surprised.
Azumah Nelson 7 years ago

I THINK THIS MAN SHOULD MIND HIS OWN
FUCKING BUSINESS,

I THINK THIS MAN SHOULD MIND HIS OWN
FUCKING BUSINESS,
Kortsma, USA 7 years ago

Nyantakyi will forever hate and kill u.who dare u to decide on his pocket money.if u want Ghanaians leaders to love u,support their dubious means

Nyantakyi will forever hate and kill u.who dare u to decide on his pocket money.if u want Ghanaians leaders to love u,support their dubious means
ahmed 7 years ago

wokasadodo mr ben

wokasadodo mr ben
ahmed 7 years ago

I tell u this time around arithmetical progression would be applied to loot wat belong to the masses.Ben save Ghana!

I tell u this time around arithmetical progression would be applied to loot wat belong to the masses.Ben save Ghana!
yaro 7 years ago

hoooo this guys will share and chop all the money and no one will complain
they will then want government to pay fat bonus to players who are already earning big money

hoooo this guys will share and chop all the money and no one will complain
they will then want government to pay fat bonus to players who are already earning big money

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