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From GFA to CAF: Kurt Okraku set for key role in African football governance
Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku is poised to take on a key role in African football following his historic election onto the CAF Executive Council.
This is a massive and significant statement from the Ghanaian football leader, who is breaking barriers in a relatively short span.
The GFA chief, elected to serve Ghana football in 2019, has been a man on a mission to transform domestic football and expanding activities in the West Africa sub-region.
Kurt Okraku’s transition from GFA leadership to a top position in CAF, marks a significant progression, as he joins an elite group responsible for shaping the future of football across the continent. The CAF EXCO plays a crucial role in the governance of African football, overseeing decisions on policies, competitions, development programs, and financial management for the growth of the game.
As a new member of the CAF EXCO, Edwin Simeon- Okraku will be involved in high-level decision-making aimed at advancing football infrastructure, improving governance standards, and fostering collaborations with FIFA.
His election comes at a time when African football is undergoing major reforms and initiatives to enhance its global competitiveness and financial stability. Okraku’s experience in revitalizing the GFA will likely be a valuable asset as CAF works to address challenges facing African football, such as infrastructure development, talent nurturing, and financial management.
Okraku’s key role at CAF is expected to open new avenues for collaboration between Ghana and other African football associations. His influence will also enable him to champion Ghana’s interests on the continental stage, while contributing to initiatives that uplift football across Africa.
As he takes on this new responsibility, Okraku’s leadership is anticipated to drive important conversations around transparency, governance, and the long-term development of the sport.
His election and elevation signifies a brighter future for both Ghanaian and African football, with Okraku set to play a central role in shaping policies and decisions that will define the future of the sport on the continent.
Okraku’s election makes him the third high-profile Ghanaian to ever to sit on the CAF Executive Committee, marking a significant and decisive moment in his thriving journey.
The election, driven by CAF’s zonal unions, saw automatic placements for candidates running unopposed at the Marriott Mena House in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday March 12, 2025.
Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet
