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Henry Kwadwo Djaba and others to be awarded by GFA
August 16, 2009

Accra, Aug 16 - Works and contributions of past chairmen of the FA and the Executive Council are to be honoured. The Ghana Football Association on August 26 will decorate all past heads for the "their hard work and selfless contribution" to the sport body. A tall list of heads right from the formation of the FA in 1957 are to be decorated when the 2009 GFA Awards are held in Accra at the Alisa Hotel.

Henry Kwadwo Djaba Snr, who hails from Somanya in the Yilo Krobo District is a retired international businessman and life patron of Abuakwa Susubiribi. During his term of office, he worked tirelessly, motivating and inspiring the Black Stars into stardom. They inspired several outstanding players including one of Africa's outstanding, finest and most talented goal-keeper, Mr Robert Mensah of blessed memory. He ensured that the players had the best equipment, jerseys, football boots, training and coaching. It is befitting that his services and contribution has finally been recognised.

The list includes eight past chairmen, some of whom are deceased.

The list is as follows:

1. Mr. Ohene Djan (Deceased) Chairman – GFA 1957 – 1960
2. Mr. H. P. Nyemitei (Deceased) Chairman – GFA 1960 – 1966
3. Nana Fredua Mensah Chairman – GFA 1966 – 1970
4. Mr. Henry Kwadwo Djaba Chairman – GFA 1970 – 1972
5. Maj. Gen. R. E. A. Kotei (Deceased) Chairman – GFA 1972 – 1973
6. Col. Brew Graves Chairman – GFA 1973 – 1975
7. Maj. George Lamptey Chairman – GFA 1975 – 1977
8. Maj. D. O. Asiamah Chairman – GFA 1977 – 1979
9. Mr. Justice I. R. Aboagye Chairman – GFA 1979 – 1980
10. Mr. Samuel Okyere (Deceased) Chairman – GFA 1979 – 1980/1986 – 1990
11. Mr. S. K. Mainoo (Deceased) Chairman – GFA 1980 – 1982
12. Mr. Zac Bentum (Deceased) Chairman – GFA 1982 – 1983
13. Mr. L. Ackah-Yensu (Deceased) Chairman – GFA 1983 – 1984
14. Mr. L. T. K. Cassar Chairman – GFA 1984 – 1984
15. Mr. E. O. Teye Chairman – GFA 1984 – 1986
16. Mr. Awuah Nyamekye Chairman – GFA 1990 – 1992
17. Mr. Joe Lartey (Deceased) Chairman – GFA 1992 – 1993
18. Mr. T. K. Obeng Chairman, Executive Council 1989 – 1997
19. Mr. Samuel Brew-Butler Chairman – GFA 1993 – 1997/ Chairman, Executive Council 1997 - 2000
20. Alhaji M. N. D. Jawula Chairman – GFA 1997 – 2001
21. Mr. Y. A. Ibrahim Chairman, Executive Council 2000 – 2005
22. Mr. Benjamin Koufie Chairman – GFA 2001 – 2004
23. Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe Chairman – GFA 2004 – 2005
24. Mr. Justice A. K. B. Ampiah President - GFA Congress 1985 – 2005

Sources: peacefm online
& A. Djaba
16 August 2009