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Sports News of Friday, 7 September 2018

Source: ghananewsagency.org

FIFA, CAF, GOG meeting slated for September 12

Minister for Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah Minister for Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah

Government of Ghana (GOG), the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), are set for a meeting on Wednesday, September 12, to dialogue over the proposed members of the Normalization Committee.

Mr Isaac Kwame Asiamah, Minister for Youth and Sports, a team from FIFA and CAF would arrive in Ghana, on Tuesday, September 11, for the meeting, that would put to rest the uncertainties surrounding Ghana Football.

He noted that the committee, would consist of five or at most seven members, who would have to undergo an integrity and self proven test by FIFA standards.

“We are meeting with FIFA and CAF on Wednesday, to present to them the names, we have earmarked for the committee, which would put to rest how Ghana Football would be run for the mean time.

“We know Ghanaians love their game and are waiting for it to start and that has always been the wish of government, but the right things must be done well,” he added.

The Normalization Committee would now run the day-to-day activities of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

Members of the Normalization Committee would not be able to stand for any position at the next GFA elections.