Alhaji Gruzah withdraws from GFA race

The founder of King Faisal Football Club, Alhaji Karim Gruzah has said, his family advised him to pull out of the presidential race of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

The astute football administrator dropped his longtime ambition to occupy the top seat of Ghana football with the excuse that he had consulted stakeholders, family and friends, who had all advised him against contesting.

In an interview with the GNA Sports, Alhaji Grusah added he felt there were other areas he could better work to help Ghana Football than becoming the president.

“I am no longer contesting for the GFA presidency because everyone I have talked to including my children, family, friends and even football stakeholders told me to hold on. 

“I can do other things for Ghana football in the area of Juvenile and lower division football, so I will concentrate on that and see how we can help the next administration build it.” he said. 

He noted that he would at the right time declare his support for one of the candidates adding that he was waiting for them to pick forms and pass the vetting.

The GFA Normalisation Committee has stated its intention to reveal the road map for the polls in coming days. In addition, it has also announced that it will act as the Elections Committee for the polls.

So far, Kurt Okraku, George Afriyie, Wilfried Osei, Fred Pappoe and Dr. Tony Aubyn have all stated their interest in becoming the next GFA President to replace Kwesi Nyantakyi.