Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has rejected claims that his outfit uses FIFA funds to purchase low-quality buses for clubs.<\/p>\n The GFA’s buses distributed to some clubs in Ghana sparked controversy after some officials reported they were in poor condition, suggesting they were second-hand.<\/p>\n It was also alleged that the association purchased mattresses without disclosing their intended use to the public.<\/p>\n In response, Okraku labeled these reports as lies and urged those behind them to stop spreading falsehoods to tarnish the GFA’s image or face consequences.<\/p>\n Addressing the public during an event on April 15, 2025, where the GFA gave eight pickup vehicles to Regional Football Associations, Okraku emphasised that FIFA funds are used judiciously.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is how FIFA forward money is used. FIFA forward money comes with strict guidelines. It’s not used to buy second-hand cars or hidden mattresses. People should learn to report the truth. I’ve always said truth wins battles, and lies will catch up with you,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n During the event, Okraku disclosed that the GFA spent $742,000 building a football pitch in the Upper East Region to house an academy for talent development. <\/p>\n Additionally, $262,224 was invested in procuring eight pickup vehicles for regional football associations.<\/p>\n Okraku also revealed that his administration injected $200,000 to support youth and women’s football development. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, watch part 2 of Sports Check with veteran coach JE Sarpong<\/b><\/p>\n![\"GFA](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/200\/20028825.295.jpg\" "\\"GFA")
GFA President, Kurt Okraku<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n