Ghanaian football administration has received a major boost as Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, has been named the Second Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The announcement, made by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe during a press conference in Accra, cements Okraku’s rise within continental football leadership. His nomination, followed by unanimous approval from CAF’s Executive Committee, marks a defining moment for Ghana’s influence in African football governance.
Okraku, who was elected unopposed to the CAF Executive Committee just last month, replaces Mauritania’s Ahmed Yahya. His appointment is part of a broader leadership shake-up intended to reflect CAF’s push for greater regional balance and inclusion.
The full slate of CAF’s newly appointed Vice Presidents includes:
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First Vice President: Fouzi Lekjaa (Morocco)
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Second Vice President: Kurt Okraku (Ghana)
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Third Vice President: Pierre-Alain Mounguengui (Gabon)
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Fourth Vice President: Bestine Kazadi Ditabala (DR Congo), the first woman to hold a CAF Vice Presidency
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Fifth Vice President: Feizal Sidat (Mozambique)
CAF President Motsepe praised the newly composed leadership, stating it reflects “diversity, gender equality, and regional representation” — values deemed critical to driving the future of African football.
For Kurt Okraku, this appointment not only crowns his steady ascent in football administration but also positions Ghana as a rising powerhouse in the politics and development of the sport across Africa.
Observers say Okraku’s hands-on experience at both domestic and continental levels will be crucial in pushing forward CAF’s reforms and strategic ambitions.
