Kwasi Nyantakyi
Kwesi Nyantakyi is a Ghanaian banker, lawyer and former football administrator. He was the president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) from 30 December 2005 until 7 June 2018
Early life
Nyantakyi was born to a Waa mother and an Akan father from Kwaso in the Ashanti Region. He spent his early years in Wa and received his education there
President of Ghana Football Association (GFA)
Nyantakyi assumed the presidency of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on December 30, 2005, a position he held until June 7, 2018. During his tenure, Ghana qualified for multiple FIFA World Cups and achieved success in various tournaments, including the U-20 World Cup in 2009.
International football appointments
Nyantakyi assumed the presidency of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on December 30, 2005, a position he held until June 7, 2018. During his tenure, Ghana qualified for multiple FIFA World Cups and achieved success in various tournaments, including the U-20 World Cup in 2009.
Football administration
Nyantakyi's tenure was marred by controversies, notably stemming from allegations of match-fixing and fraudulent activities. An exposé by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas led to Nyantakyi's arrest in May 2018 and subsequent resignation from his positions in the GFA and WAFU. He was banned from football-related activities by FIFA, with the ban later reduced to 15 years after an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in October 2020.
Controversies and Resignation
Nyantakyi's tenure was marred by controversies, notably stemming from allegations of match-fixing and fraudulent activities. An exposé by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas led to Nyantakyi's arrest in May 2018 and subsequent resignation from his positions in the GFA and WAFU. He was banned from football-related activities by FIFA, with the ban later reduced to 15 years after an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in October 2020.
Personal life
Nyantakyi, who was originally raised as a Christian, embraced Islam at the age of 47 and became a devout Muslim. His conversion occurred when his mother remarried a Muslim man during the 1970s. Nyantakyi is married to Christine-Marie Nyantakyi, and together they have two children.
Wa All Stars
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