A looming mass of Ghanaians took to the streets of Accra to voice their displeasure about the current state of football in the country.
The demonstration which was put together by a set of sports journalists saw a chunk of well-meaning Ghanaians come out in the numbers to throw their weight behind the demonstration dubbed ‘SaveGhanaFootball’.
My favorite placard today. #SaveGhanaFootball pic.twitter.com/pL1Dey9iSW
— Clinton Eleto (@ClintonEleto) February 14, 2024
The march started from the converging, Obra Spot Kwame Nkrumah Circle through some principal streets of Accra and ended at the Black Star Square.
Ghanaians came out in their numbers to protest against the current state of football in the country. #SaveGhanaFootball – https://t.co/alYx1JGt9C pic.twitter.com/bsVJ60oaS0
— Sahara Football (@SaharaFootball) February 14, 2024
The conveners presented a 15-point petition to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin after the protest in Accra.
The under listed are some of the fifteen points highlighted by the group:
- DEVELOP A NATIONAL FOOTBALL POLICY
- INSTITUTE A COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- DISSOLUTION OF SEARCH COMMITTEE’S REPORT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW BLACK STAR COACH
- DISBANDMENT OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES
- LACK OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
- STRUCTURAL REFORMS
- NATIONAL TEAM FUNDING
- INVEST IN GRASS-ROOT DEVELOPMENT
- DOMESTIC COMPETITION
- ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL TRAINING COMPLEX
- NATIONAL TEAM COACHES SALARY CHALLENGE
- STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
- REDUCTION OF TAX ON FOOTBALL-RELATED EVENTS
About today. #SaveGhanaFootball pic.twitter.com/nUL9589pG0
— Clinton Eleto (@ClintonEleto) February 14, 2024
