I am likely to contest GFA Presidency – Fred Pappoe

Fred Pappoe is the latest to indicate his interest in becoming the next President of the Ghana FA.

The Director of second-tier club, Great Olympics says he is ‘likely’ to contest the upcoming elections with other interested candidates reportedly to have already activated their campaigns.

Pappoe, a former Vice President of the GFA is looking to stage a comeback into leadership position at the federation following his exit from the Executive Committee in 2015.

He has been identified as a knowledgeable and experienced person who would be a good candidate for the GFA Presidency.

Rumours have been rife of his intentions to contest the vacant seat which is now almost a certainty.

“It is very likely that I’ll contest the elections,” he told Asempa FM.

“I have been speaking to people and they keep encouraging me to contest.”

Pappoe’s comments form the clearest indication to offer himself to be considered for the GFA Presidency.

Others such as George Afriyie, Kurt Okraku, Nana Yaw Amponsah and Wilfred Osei have all been widely reported as interested candidates.

The others include Kudjoe Fianoo, Alhaji Karim Grunzah and Alhaji Ali Raji.