Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has highlighted the critical role of fan involvement in the sport, declaring that football would be “meaningless” without the support of spectators at match venues.
The Ghanaian football landscape has recently grappled with low attendance, particularly in domestic fixtures, as major clubs like Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak struggle to fill their stadiums.
Addressing attendees at the 30th Ordinary Congress held at the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence in Prampram, Okraku underscored his dedication to revitalizing fan engagement.
"We have themed today's congress, winning the 12th man, fixing the fundamentals and consolidating our gains," he said.
“This is in recognition of our responsibility to make our game attractive for the fans of football without whose patronage, our game is meaningless for it is this very fans who throng our match venues and consume the product and services we offer.
“We certainly owe it to our beautiful game to continue our efforts to make the game attractive to our fans and all stakeholders.”
The Ghana Premier League is scheduled to commence on September 6, 2024, with the Division One and Women’s Football Leagues set to follow shortly after.