Ghana goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has registered his appreciation to the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) for coming to his aid in resolving a contractual dispute with his Nigerian club Enyimba. Dauda, who kept goal during Ghana’s campaign at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, had been faced with some off-field issues with
Ghana’s African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Sierra Leone have been called off after World Football governing body, FIFA upheld its suspension of the Sierra Leonean Football Association. The Sierra Leone authorities had hoped to get the provisional ban lifted by FIFA, but were unable to meet a Tuesday deadline to reinstate their
The PFAG is deeply saddened to hear of the untimely demise of Karela FC president and Businessman Mr. David Cobbina Brigidi, on Sunday morning after a short illness. The 56-year-old who hails from Nigeria was a one-time Senator for the Bayelsa Central constituency of Bayelsa State between 1997 and 2007. In October 2013,
Football’s world governing body, FIFA, has in consultation with the government of Ghana appointed a four-member Normalisation Committee that has been tasked with the interim running of Ghana football. The committee is to be headed by local businessman Dr Kofi Amoah, who marshalled Ghana’s successful bid process and organisation of the 2008 African Cup
The much anticipated shortlist of players vying for spots in the 2018 FIFA FIFPro World XI team has been officially released. A total of 55 world class footballers who excelled over the course of the past year under review, are now in contention for the 11 available slots on the lucrative FIFA/FIFPro World XI team
The PFAG will like to extend its congratulations to all individuals and organizations who won awards at the maiden edition of the Ghana Football Awards, held over the weekend in Accra. The topmost award on the night went to Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, who was adjudged the footballer of the year. Other big
The Players Union, the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) on Thursday 14 June 2018 met with the captains of the various Premier League Clubs and a representative of the female league to discuss the position of the PFAG as per our earlier discussion with FIFPRO the World Players Union. Discussed among other things
Ghanaians wait in anticipation of what is without a doubt the most competitive football clash of the past few decades; the match between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Heart of Oak. As we all await the highly anticipated match, the PFAG would like to wish both teams the best in the game. As always, we
As part of our ongoing drive to show our unwavering support and solidarity with all members of the Association, the PFAG has paid familiarization visits to some clubs taking part in this season’s top flight football leagues in Ghana. This latest show of support is the first of several key events planned by the
PFAG is very happy with the start of the Premier League and Division One League. We commend the GFA for the start and major changes made in the new season and in keeping with best practices for today’s modern trends of the industry. We also want to acknowledge the role of the PLB, and all