The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has highlighted the crucial role of fan engagement in making football meaningful.

Despite the enthusiasm for the sport, attendance at matches has been disappointing, with major clubs like Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak struggling to fill their stadiums.

At the 30th Ordinary Congress held at the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence in Prampram, Mr Okraku underscored his dedication to enhancing fan involvement.

“We have themed today’s congress, winning the 12th man, fixing the fundamentals and consolidating our gains,” he said.

“This is in recognition of our responsibility to make our game attractive for the fans of football without whose patronage, our game is meaningless for it is this very fans who throng our match venues and consume the product and services we offer.

“We certainly owe it to our beautiful game to continue our efforts to make the game attractive to our fans and all stakeholders,” he added.

The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League is scheduled to begin on September 6, 2024, followed by the Division One and Women’s Football Leagues soon after.