President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, says he was taken aback after being named Second Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The seasoned football administrator was appointed to the role in April 2025, becoming the first English-speaking West African football leader to attain such a high office under CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
Speaking to GTV Sports+, Okraku admitted the news came as a surprise, but described the moment as both humbling and significant for Ghana’s standing in African football.
“I was surprised. I wish I could find better words to describe the way I felt, but most importantly, I was humbled by the fact that from 54 member associations across the African continent, I’m part of the chosen few to serve football at the highest level of governance,” he said.
Okraku attributed his elevation to a combination of faith, hard work and Ghana’s long-standing reputation on the continental stage.
“I think that it is the work of God. It comes through His blessings, it comes through hard work, it comes through the people in the football system appreciating the skill set I have and the power of Ghana as a football nation,” he added.
In his new role as CAF Second Vice-President, Okraku is expected to play a direct part in shaping key policies and strategic initiatives that will influence the future direction of African football.
