By Simon
Asare, GNA
Accra, Aug. 14, GNA – Ghana is likely be
stripped off hosting rights of the 2018 Women’s Africa Cup Nations, as well as
forfeit the 2019 African Cup Nations qualifier against Kenya, should the
country fail to meet the deadline, set by the Federation of International
Football Association (FIFA), to withdraw a liquidation process against the
Ghana Football Association (GFA).
FIFA on Monday, August 13, communicated to
Ghana through the Liaison team, who have been mandated to run Ghana football in
the interim, that, they were vehemently opposed to any processes of
liquidation, which according to them constitutes “undue interference in
the affairs of the GFA, in contravention of article 14 paragraph 1 (i) and
article 19 paragraph 1 of the FIFA statutes”.
Though, the Government of Ghana is yet to take
any decision on the letter, it’s unlikely, the liquidation process would be
withdrawn, considering earlier stance taken to dissolve the GFA.
If it happens as predicted, Ghana would miss
out of the opportunity of hosting the biggest women’s football showpiece in
Africa, especially with the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), already
unhappy with preparations towards the tournament.
The Black Stars, would also missed out on the
opportunity to feature in the 2019 AFCON to be hosted by Cameroon, if they fail
to honour their second group qualifying match against Kenya on September 8,
2018.
Ghana’s female under 17 national team, the
Black Maidens, could also miss out on featuring in this year’s FIFA U-17
Women’s World Cup to be hosted by Uruguay.
GNA