GFA joins the rest of the world to promote Fair-Play

The Ghana Football Association and its President, Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi appeal to players, referees, fans and officials throughout the country to help praise and promote the spirit of fair play in the FIFA Fair Play Days.

FIFA is holding its 17th annual FIFA Fair Play Days during the official match days from 6th – 10th September, 2013. This initiative has the personal support of FIFA President, Joseph S. Blatter.

The President of the Ghana Football Association has declared that “Fair Play is essential to our sport and to everyone involved in it”

“We need to cherish and nurture the values of Sporting Spirit and work tirelessly to keep up the momentum. We are appealing to all fans in Ghana to help us celebrate the FIFA Fair Play Days”.

The President of FIFA, Mr. Sepp Blatter recognizes the fundamental role of fair play in sport and the need to apply it to all sporting activities, including children's activities. “Children need strong values to grow up with, and football, being a team sport, makes them realize how essential discipline, respect, team spirit and fair play are for the game and for life”.

“FIFA's Fair Play Campaign involves much more than simply promoting fair play on the pitch during a competition. FIFA is committed to encouraging fair play in Society too, beginning with our future with children”.

The FIFA Fair Play Days were introduced in 1997.