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Randy Abbey
Born

Ransford Annetey Abbey


NationalityGhanaian
EducationAccra Academy
Alma mater
  • Ghana Institute of Journalism
  • Australian Institute of Business
  • Swiss Business School
  • Occupation(s)Broadcast journalist
    Sports administrator
    Years active2001–, 2006–
    Employer(s)Metro TV (2001–)
    Ghana Football Association (2006–2014, 2021-)
    Notable credit(s)Good Morning Ghana, Metro TV (Ghana)

    Ransford Annetey Abbey also known as Randy Abbey OV, GM is a Ghanaian media personality and sports administrator. He is the host of Metro TV morning show Good Morning Ghana, an Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association, and president of the Kpando Hearts of Lions Football Club.

    Early life and education[edit]

    He had his secondary education at the Accra Academy.[1] Abbey studied for a certificate in Human Resource Management and Public Administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), and an advanced certificate in Public Relations, Advertising, And Marketing from Ghana Institute of Journalism.[1] Abbey received his MBA in General Management from the Australian Institute of Business, Australia, and was awarded his doctorate degree by the SBS Swiss Business SchoolinZürich, Switzerland.[2][3]

    Career[edit]

    As a media personality, Abbey has been the host of the morning show; Good Morning Ghana since 2002. In 2006, he doubled as the spokesperson of the Ghana Football Association, serving in this position for 8 years.[4] In 2014 he completed the takeover of the Kpando Hearts of Lions Football Club, owning over 70% of the shares.[5] In 2019, Abbey was voted member of the Ghana Football Association Executive Committee.[6][7] He also serves as the Chairman of the Black Satellites management committee.[8] Following the Black Satellites success in the 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, he was retained as the chairman of the committee for a second term.[9] Abbey has also chaired the Referees Appointment Committee and the Black Meteors Management Committee. He is a member of the Ghana Journalists Association.[3]

    Honours[edit]

    Abbey received the Order of the Volta award in 2006 in recognition of his contribution the growth and development of media in Ghana. That same year, he was awarded a Grand Medal for his role in Ghana's qualification and performance at the World Cup hosted by Germany in 2006.[1]

    Personal life[edit]

    Abbey is married with four children; two sons and two daughters.[3][10][11]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b c "Randy Abbey". Who's Who in Ghana. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  • ^ "PHOTOS: Executive Council member Randy Abbey bags a doctorate degree". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  • ^ a b c "Randy Abbey". ABKLS. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  • ^ "Randy Abbey is GFA's spokesman". GhanaWeb. 2006-02-24. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  • ^ "Randy Abbey completes Heart of Lions takeover, quits as referees chief". GhanaSoccernet. 2014-01-22. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  • ^ "No cause for panic – Randy Abbey on Black Stars situation". Citi Sports Online. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  • ^ "GFA EXCO member Randy Abbey reacts to South Africa's request to have Ghana clash replayed". Footballghana. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  • ^ Boadu-Ayeboafoh, Yaw (2006-02-28). Daily Graphic: Issue 1,49675 February 28 2006. Graphic Communications Group.
  • ^ Association, Ghana Football. "Dr. Randy Abbey retains Black Satellites post for another year". ghanafa.org. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  • ^ Quartey, Daniel (2021-03-24). "Randy Abbey and wife christen their adorable twins; beautiful photos drop". yen.com.gh. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  • ^ "GFA Executive Council member Randy Abbey and wife outdoor twins". GhanaSoccernet. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2022-01-26.

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