GFA President Kurt Okraku during the CAF Extraordinary General Assembly 2025 zonal meeting WAFU A in Cairo, Egypt on 10 March 2025 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has secured a prestigious seat on the CAF Executive Committee, becoming the sixth Ghanaian to serve on the powerful governing body.
His unopposed election in Cairo strengthens his football administration career and further elevates Ghana’s standing in African football.
Okraku’s victory continues a rich legacy of Ghanaian football administrators playing key roles at CAF, following in the footsteps of Ohene Djan, Kwesi Nyantakyi, Samuel Okyere, and others. His inclusion in CAF’s decision-making body ensures that Ghana remains an influential voice in shaping the future of the sport on the continent.
This appointment comes at a crucial time as Ghana seeks to restore its footballing dominance. Okraku’s position in CAF is expected to bring increased opportunities for funding, technical development, and structural reforms that will benefit both the domestic leagues and national teams.
His election represents a moment of pride for Ghanaian football, with hopes high that his tenure will contribute to meaningful progress in the sport at both national and continental levels.
Source ghanasoccernet.com
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