SWAG congratulates Baffoe, Saanie Daara
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has congratulated Anthony Baffoe, General Secretary of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) and Ibrahim Saanie Daara, Deputy General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on their appointments by the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF).
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Baffoe, was last Thursday, named the Deputy General Secretary of CAF, while Saanie Daara, was drafted onto the Media Experts panel of the continent's football controlling body.
A statement from the secretariat of SWAG commended the two gentlemen for their new role in African football.
It said the appointment, was a confirmation of their hard work, commitment and dedication to duty in their various fields of endeavours.
“SWAG is proud of your rise to the Media Panel of Experts of CAF. It is our hope and prayer that you distinguish yourself at the continental level as well.
“As a member of our noble association, we are elated at your new appointment and we urge you to continue to fly high the flag of Ghana sports media and the country as a whole,” the statement noted.
It added that the appointment of Baffoe came as no surprise because he had over the years demonstrated excellent organisational skills and strong leadership with the PFAG.
“SWAG is excited over your appointment as Deputy General Secretary of CAF, especially when this honour is coming less than a year, after you were voted Sports Personality of the Year at the 42MTN SWAG Awards.
“Your appointment is an endorsement of your commitment and dedication to work and SWAG is indeed proud of you”, the statement noted.
... MoYS too
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has congratulated ex-Ghanaian international, Anthony Baffoe and Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Ibrahim Sannie Daara, on their appointments to separate positions with the Confederations of Africa Football (CAF).
Last Thursday, Baffoe was appointed by the continent’s football governing body as Deputy General Secretary in charge of Development and Competition, while Daara was also appointed to serve on the Media Expert Panel.
A statement signed by Elvis Adjei-Baah, head of Public Relations at the ministry, said the MoYS was delighted to see Ghanaians rising to the highest level of every endeavour and believed the duo would be worthy ambassadors of Ghana.
“As a sector ministry, we pride ourself on the achievements of our men and women in the sports fraternity all over the world. By these recent appointments, we acknowledge the soaring feat of these Ghanaians in their respective new roles at CAF” the statement said.
Adjei-Baah further assured the two of government support but encouraged them to bring the knowledge they would acquire from their new roles to bear on Ghanaian football to ensure the game grows in the country.