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I’ve Never Seen Hostile Reactions Like What We Experienced In Abuja – GFA President
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, says the Blacks Stars of Ghana were subjected to very hostile treatments during their World Cup Qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to him, he has never seen that level of hostility throughout his professional career.
Speaking at a meeting with President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House, on Tuesday, the GFA boss revealed that despite the ill treatment meted to his team, they still managed to weather through the difficulties and qualify for the mondial.
He therefore expressed optimism in the fortunes of the Black Stars, as they prepare for the World Cup in Qatar, this year.
“We travelled into the lion’s den. For those of you who were at the Moshood Abiola Stadium yesterday, you’ll fully understand what I mean by to play in the lion’s den. In the morning before the game, Mr. President, I did say that our country, our proud colours will be defended vehemently by sixteen plus gallant men. Not eleven on the pitch.
Mr. President, I’ve never seen a hostile atmosphere like we went through in Abuja. I’ve never seen, sorry but I’ll say it here. I’ve never seen match officials as hostile as we found ourselves playing against yesterday. But the indomitable fighting spirit of the Ghanaian, led by an amazing technical team kept our hopes alive”, he explained.
