Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman, Lepowura Alhaji Mohammed Nuru-Deen Jawula has passed away in the United States of America (USA). He was 73 years.
Alhaji Jawula was a Chairman of the GFA from 1997-2001.
He also chaired the MTN FA CUP Committee and was the Chairman of the Ghana Premier League Organizing Committee until his demise.
Confirming the death in a post on social media, the GFA said it was suddened by the news of Lepowura MND Jawula’s death.
He also served as the Chief Director of the Ministry of Finance at a stage in his illustrious career.
“Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all who knew him,” the GFA said in a statement.
He became a member of the GFA from 1995, and the vice chairman to Nana Sam Brew-Butler, the then chairman.
Alhaji Jawula was also the Lepowura of the Kujolobito Gate of Lepo-Kpembe in the Northern Region.
