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GFA President Kurt Okraku Stands Firm in Solidarity with Antoine Semenyo After Racial Abuse at Anfield

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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As President of the Ghana Football Association, I wish to extend my full support and solidarity to our Black Stars forward, Antoine Semenyo, who was subjected to racial abuse during the season opener against Liverpool at Anfield.

 

Racism and bigotry have no place in football or in any part of our society. What happened was unacceptable and deeply regrettable.

 

Yet, what inspires me most is not the incident itself, but Antoine’s awesome response. In the face of provocation, he chose grace, dignity, and strength of character. On the pitch, he reminded the world of his brilliance with two goals. Off it, he reminded us of the true essence of football — respect, tolerance, and unity that transcends race, nationality, and background.

 

Antoine’s statement was powerful: instead of dwelling on hate, he chose to celebrate the solidarity of the football community and the love for the beautiful game. That is the mark not only of a great footballer but also of a great man.

 

On behalf of the football family in Ghana, I say to you, Antoine: we are proud of you, we stand with you, and we continue the fight against racism together.

 

Football must remain the unifying force that brings people from all walks of life together.

 

Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku

President

Ghana Football Association

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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