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Questions about Ghana Football Association

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the Ghana Football Association officially established?

The Ghana Amateur Football Association was founded in 1957 when Ohene Djan succeeded in toppling the existing administration. The first national league organized under his leadership ran before Ghana became a republic on the 1st of July, 1960.

Who won the inaugural season of the Accra Football League in 1922?

Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club won that inaugural season by taking the Guggisberg shield. Sir Gordon Guggisberg named the trophy after himself while starting the league.

What happened to the Ghana Football Association on the 7th of June 2018?

Former Sports Minister Isaac Kwame Asiamah dissolved the association with immediate effect following an investigation into corruption. All arms and affiliates of the GFA stood dissolved which led to the cancellation of the 2018 Ghanaian Premier League.

How many times has the Black Stars won the Africa Cup of Nations?

Ghana has won the tournament four times across 1963, 1965, 1978, and 1982. This makes them second most successful alongside Cameroon in contest history.

When did Kurt Okraku win election as president of the Ghana Football Association?

Elections held in October 2019 saw Kurt Okraku emerge winner out of six candidates. He secured re-election during their 2023 Elective Congress in Tamale, Ghana.