CAF, other FAs celebrate Oti Aketeng

CAF Technical Director, Raul G and colleagues from all member Association have sent Former GFA Technical Director Oti Akenteng a good will message to show their appreciation for his commitment to Ghana and Africa football in general.

Long serving Ghana Football Association (GFA) Technical Director, Francis Samuel Oti Akenteng left his position following the expiration of his contract last March after 14years of service.

"Dear Francis, 14 years of service for the African football and world football, success stories with youth football, a center of high performance. Very important contributions to decisions made over the years by FIFA and CAF. Instructor training coaches in the country and abroad. 14 years that we all appreciate and learn, but the best part is that you continue to be Senior Francis, consultant, advisor and the mentor, that I am sure will contribute even more to the development of football in Ghana and Africa. Well done, dear Francis, we will keep in touch. " - CAF TECHNICAL DIRECTOR himself-Raul G

"Senior Pastor Francis, you people are our and shall continue to be our seniors, you are one of our inspiration, Role model and above all senior Pastor.

Personally I will like to express my gratitude and appreciation to you firstly for knowing you as a person also as a professional, the GFF owed you immense respect for all the support and advices given to bring back Gambian football to the right track where we are today, THANKS.

Thanks for your contribution toward the development of African and World football. You shall surely miss by your small boys. Well done and may the Almighty reward and bless you." - Nigeria and Zambia,and CAF director in charge of medical division-Sherif Ahmed

"Senior Pastor Francis, thank you for your great service to the game of football moreso embracing and mentoring the teething ones like us. Be blessed in all your endeavors and please remember we still need your covering. You taught me this "if a young man has clean hands, he will eat with the elders". Thank you once again Senior.

Other Technical Directors accross the continent like Sang Dong from Gambia,Wilson from Zimbabwe,Bitrus Bewrang from Nigeria,Lyson Zulu from Zambia,etc have all wished Oti well as the journey in his history continues.

GFA opted not to renew their allegiance with the former Accra Hearts of Oak head coach.

Last month, the FA announced for interested applicants to apply for the vacant position.