Ghana media guru Ibrahim Saanie Daara handed top role at 2021 AFCON

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) communications officer, Ibrahim Saanie Daara has been appointed as a media officer by CAF for the 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

Over the years, the media guru has worked with CAF as a member of its media team and is now regarded as one of the top men at the federation in that department.

With the AFCON set to start this weekend, Ibrahim Saanie Daara will be handling a number of the matches as the media officer, a role he has played to perfection in past tournament.

He will be one of six Ghanaians playing key roles for CAF at the 2021 AFCON as announced by the Ghana FA.

“Six Ghanaians have been appointed by the Confederation of African Football ( CAF) to offer their services at the 2022 African Cup of Nations which kicks of in Cameroon on Sunday.

“The GFA’s IT Director Francis Adu Essah will join CAF’s IT Experts for the competition due to due to his excellent leadership and execution of the FIFA Connect system and Competition management system in Ghana.

“Dr Prince Pambo has also been handed the role of a doping control officer during the tournament. The Ghanaian medical practitioner and former GFA medical Committee member is currently in Cameroon preparing to offer his services in the AFCON.

“Other officials include Ibrahim Saanie Daara will be one of the Media Officers throughout the tournament. Mr Saanie who has a vast knowledge and many years of experience in the media work will be working with CAF during the AFCON as well,” a statement from the GFA has said.

The 2021 AFCON will commence on Sunday, January 9, 2022.