Samartex CEO calls for increased consultation in the governance of Ghana football
Richard Nsenkyire, CEO of Samartex FC, is urging for greater involvement of club owners and investors in Ghanaian football management to bolster league administration and attract increased sponsorship.His call comes amid ongoing criticisms of the Ghana Football Association (GFA)'s handling of domestic competitions.Nsenkyire, credited with guiding FC Samartex 96′ to their maiden Ghana Premier League title in the 2023/2024 season, emphasized the necessity for a more professional approach.“Frequent intervention and interaction to make that apart from the EXCO, the leadership of clubs are part of decision making weekly or periodic. Till there is congress, people don’t have the opportunity to share their ideas with the GFA’s hierarchy,” he told 3Sports.“It’s not just about investment, but about enhancing the beauty of the Ghana Premier League and running things more professionally, as our counterparts in other countries do.“We need to have more engagement with the GFA leadership on a periodic basis, not just the annual meetings at congress.”
Richard Nsenkyire, CEO of Samartex FC, is urging for greater involvement of club owners and investors in Ghanaian football management to bolster league administration and attract increased sponsorship.
His call comes amid ongoing criticisms of the Ghana Football Association (GFA)'s handling of domestic competitions.
Nsenkyire, credited with guiding FC Samartex 96′ to their maiden Ghana Premier League title in the 2023/2024 season, emphasized the necessity for a more professional approach.
“Frequent intervention and interaction to make that apart from the EXCO, the leadership of clubs are part of decision making weekly or periodic. Till there is congress, people don’t have the opportunity to share their ideas with the GFA’s hierarchy,” he told 3Sports.
“It’s not just about investment, but about enhancing the beauty of the Ghana Premier League and running things more professionally, as our counterparts in other countries do.
“We need to have more engagement with the GFA leadership on a periodic basis, not just the annual meetings at congress.”
