Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has stated that the Association has major intent to make the University of Ghana (UG) Stadium the permanent home of the MTN FA Cup final.

He said this in his address delivered at the FA Cup trophy presentation to a top level entourage of the University of Ghana including Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic and Students Affairs) Professor Gordon Awandare and Acting UG Director of Sports, Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu.

Nsoatreman FC and Bofoakwa Tano face off in this year’s FA Cup final on Sunday, June 23 at the UG Stadium and according to the GFA President, there are plans to have the venue host the big game beyond this year.

“Thank you very much for opening up your facility to us. We believe that the University of Ghana will always be a strategic partner to the Ghana Football Association in our determination or in our attempt to develop football. Beyond this exercise, we intend to engage you more. In fact, we intend to make this facility the permanent home of this fixture.”

University of Ghana Stadium Photo Courtesy: @ImaneOuaadil on X

From Left to Right: Dr. Bello, Professor Awandare, Kurt Okraku

In the lead up to the 2024 FA Cup final, Bofoakwa Tano’s relegation from the Ghana Premier League to the Division One has been confirmed.

UG Pro Vice Chancellor (Academics) Professor Awandare (left) with GFA President Kurt Okraku