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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially declared its support for Saudi Arabia in its endeavour to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.<\/b><\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia, responding to FIFA\u2019s invitation for bids from Asia and Oceania, has set its sights on hosting the prestigious tournament, with the deadline for submissions approaching on October 31.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the Ghana Football Association stated, \u201cGhana Football Association stands with our friends at Saudi Arabian Football Federation as they embark on their journey to host the 2034 FIFA World CupTM. Inspired by their remarkable transformation and fueled by the passion of their fans, we are excited to support the vision of #Saudi2034. Together, we believe in delivering an incredible tournament that unites the world through the beautiful game!\u201d<\/p>\n

Together, we believe in delivering an incredible tournament that unites the world through the beautiful game! ?\u26bd?#TogetherForFootball I #Saudi2034 pic.twitter.com\/dTAaJlcvng<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) October 23, 2023<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia\u2019s decision to bid for the 2034 World Cup aligns with its broader initiative to establish itself as a global leader in sports. The nation has already successfully hosted various sporting events since 2018, including football, Formula 1, golf, and boxing.<\/p>\n

Ghana\u2019s endorsement adds to the growing list of over 70 federations backing Saudi Arabia\u2019s bid for the 2034 tournament.<\/p>\n

GFA and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation share a strong and amicable relationship. This bond was further solidified with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for \u201cmutual benefits\u201d in December 2022.<\/p>\n

Yasser H. Almisehal, the head of Saudi football, conveyed his congratulations to Kurt Okraku for his successful re-election as GFA President earlier this month.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ghana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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