9 Key Takeaways from Kurt Okraku’s Speech at the GFA 31st Ordinary Congress

1. GFA calls for tax exemptions on national team equipment, a share of the betting tax, and annual state-funded grants for clubs.
2. GFA open to partnerships with credible, legal betting companies.
3. GPL clubs receive prize money based on final league position (1st-15th), with the winner getting GHS 2 million.
4. Increased cash incentives for DOL clubs (GHS100,000) and WPL clubs (GHS120,000), with referees’ fees, football boots, and footballs fully covered.
5. FIFA referees earn GHS 2,500/game, non-FIFA referees GHS 2,000 in GPL matches, and DOL/WPL referees GHS 1,000 each.
6. Match officials get 50% travel discount through GFA’s partnership with STC.
7. New Match Review Panel meets 3 times weekly to review GPL, WPL, and DOL matches, with final rulings.
8. GPL squads must include at least 4 U-19 players (2 to play per game).
9. Mandatory pre- and post-match press conferences in GPL, DOL, and WPL to improve professionalism and fan engagement.