George Afriyie claims his credentials, claiming he understands "football politics" more than his opponents

Sports News from Friday, February 1, 2019

Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

2019-02-01

Ghana's president, George Afriyie, hopes he understands the "football policy" rather than his competitors as the election campaign wraps up.

The former second in command of the Ghanaian federation put his hat on the electoral ring, seeking to succeed his former boss, Kwesi Nyantakyi.

Mr. Afriyie has traveled the Brong Ahafo region in dialogue with club owners and senior officials as he continues his campaign to become the leader of Ghanaian football.

And extolled his credentials to local journalists in the region, claiming that he understood better than his competitors the "football policy".

"You have to be confident, daring and ready for the battle, no one is pointing their left hand at his father's hometown," he told reporters in Sunyani on Thursday.

"I understand football politics better than most people who have shown interest in fighting for the job.

"As Sir John said, fear the delegates, nobody says that we will get 100%, but we want to aspire to 100%.

"There will be so much speculation in the air, but what I can tell you is that if you meet players in search of high football duties, tell them to go see the owners. of the club.

"The team has been trained by someone.If you are appointed to work, that does not mean that the team belongs to you.

"We know how to get the votes and we will work in that direction, we do not sleep and we will work hard until the victory is won.

"In the coming weeks, when the elections roadmap is clear, we will publish the campaign team, have a campaign team, a full campaign team, and bring together people from all walks of life. but 90% are footballers.

"There are names that, if you hear, your heart is going to pump in. We have some very powerful pillars behind this campaign.

"In the coming days, names will appear when the roadmap is clear.

The former director of Liberty Professionals is one of 10 candidates who have expressed the wish to replace the former boss of the Ghanaian federation.

He quarreled with Mr. Nyantakyi after a 13-year partnership.

Afriyie is considered one of the leaders for the most prestigious position, but the next few days with a highly anticipated election lie in the proper perspective.

Courtesy of GHANAsoccernet.com – The main website of information on football in Ghana. Click for more news.

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