President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed his eagerness to embrace new opportunities after being elected as a member of the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Okraku’s election, which took place during CAF’s 14th Extraordinary Congress in Cairo, makes him the sixth Ghanaian to hold a position on the Executive Committee.
Following the resignation of Augustine Senghor as CAF’s 1st Vice President, Okraku has emerged as a strong candidate for the vacant role.
He is widely regarded across West Africa as a reliable, capable, and innovative football administrator. His candidacy aligns with a broader push for increased Anglophone representation within CAF’s leadership.
Speaking to freelance journalist Alexia Laura Ehiagwina, as reported by 3Sports, Okraku expressed his commitment to making the most of his new position.
“I want to make full use of this opportunity. I don’t know what the future holds, but truth be told, whatever opportunities that come my way, I will give my absolute best,” he told freelance journalist Alexia Laura Ehiagwina, as reported by 3Sports.
On the topic of revitalizing Ghanaian football, Okraku acknowledged the challenges but remained optimistic about progress.
“I think we started a journey after the game had collapsed, and I always said it would be very demanding.
“But I have always said that we would do it. To rebuild a building that has been crushed takes a lot of effort, a lot of investment, and a lot of patience. I will always ask for patience and for us to build together. When we do this, our collective future will be better,” he added.
