'Be ready faceless cowards' - Kurt Okraku vows to chase out people involved in match-fixing

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has sent a strong warning to people involved in match-fixing in the country.

According to him, he will do all he can to chase them out of their hiding places.

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He made this remark at the launch of the Division One Super League in an angry tone.

“Our football has been attacked by faceless cowards.

“It is my responsibility and that of the Executive Council to defend the passion of the nation,” Okraku said.

“Everybody who has played a part [in match-fixing relating to betting] will face it.”

“We will clean our sport and bring confidence to a sport that feeds me and all of us, a sport that gives hope and inspiration to the entire 30 million people of this country.”

“If you are here and you know that you played a part, just be ready.”

“Don’t call me, because you didn’t call me when you wanted to play that role. And those who are calling must stop. Those who are calling my phone regarding betting must stop.

“To quote a former President of America, “we will chase them out of their hiding places” and bring them to justice,”

The GFA announced opening “sporting investigations” last month into the Ghana Premier League match-day 34 game that saw AshantiGold hammer relegated Inter Allies 7-0 at Len Clay Stadium on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

Inter Allies defender Hashmin Musah scored two intentional own goals in the said game and said in an interview days later he did so to spoil an opponent’s bet.

Meanwhile, The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has formed a strong team to investigate the match-fixing and bribery allegation.