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The President of the\u00a0Ghana Football Association\u00a0(GFA),\u00a0Kurt Okraku, has advised players enrolled at the GFA Elite Football Academy to seize the opportunity presented to them.<\/p>\n
Speaking to the players after a visit on Wednesday, June 19, the GFA boss urged them to take their lessons seriously, both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll of you have a good chance of realizing your dreams of becoming proficient footballers. As you receive the right tuition, it is important for you to be attentive and learn,\u201d President Okraku advised, as quoted on the GFA website.<\/p>\n
He continued, \u201cThe uniqueness of this Academy stems from the fact that it is not just a place for teaching you to become skilled footballers but also to master the rules of the game.<\/p>\n
\u201cI urge all of you to take your lessons seriously, both on and off the pitch, to realize your goal.\u201d<\/p>\n
During his interaction,\u00a0Kurt Okraku\u00a0assured that the GFA will progressively and steadily increase its support to the Academy.<\/p>\n
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