On Tuesday GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi was honoured with a traditional title Bolli Naa 'Chief of Soccer in Ghana' following his enskinment as a Chief in Tamale, the northern capital.

The king of Tamale, Dakpema Naa Alhassan Dawuni enskinned Nyantakyi for his immense contribution to the development and growth of the game in the country.

The ceremony was held when the Black Stars paid a courtesy visit to his palace in Sabin Gida in central Tamale.

"Since Nyantakyi took over Ghana football has seen massive improvement. We have been to three World Cups under his reign and won the U20 World Cup under his reign," the Dakpena Naa told hundreds of people from the community who had gathered at the palace to see the Black Stars.

"Apart from this we have seen several improvements in many, many areas in our game and it is necessary for us to tap into his knowledge, experience and leadership to continue to develop football in Ghana.

"Today I am enskinning him as the Bolli Naa of Ghana which means we want him to do more to develop the game and improve the game in the country," Dakpema Naa said as players, officials and the fans who has thronged the palace cheered as Nyantakyi was dressed in the traditional attire and handed the the magic stick to signify his ascension to the throne.

Nyantakyi took the traditional dance to signify his acceptance of his new traditional role as a sub-chief in charge of football development and promised that in his new position as the Bolli Naa he will continue to take Ghana to higher heights.

He thanked the King of Tamale for the warm welcome the Black Stars have received since arriving in the city on Monday ahead of their 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea on Wednesday.

The Black Stars were on a visit to the King's palace to announce their presence in the land to play their first international competitive game in Tamale.