Sports Minister Kofi Adams has called on federations to take a cue from the Ghana Football Association in making themselves visible. He made the comments during a stakeholder meeting earlier this week, where he addressed concerns over unequal government support across the sports sector. Adams noted that football’s popularity and backing did not happen by […]
GFA President Kurt Okraku admits match officials are owed payments, citing cash flow issues due to unpaid funds from broadcast partner StarTimes. The admission comes after referees and match commissioners reportedly threatened to boycott the rest of the season due to 21 weeks of unpaid allowances. In an interview with Asempa FM,Okraku admits the association […]
Ghanaian football legend Mohammed Polo has urged the nation to honor its sporting icons while they’re still alive. Polo, a member of Ghana’s 1978 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team, expressed frustration that recognition often comes after death. He shared the story of former Black Stars captain Awuley Quaye, who struggled in silence before his passing. […]
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has officially resigned from his position as President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B. His resignation follows his recent appointment as the 2nd Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Balancing his new CAF role alongside his existing duties at the GFA made it […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made a landmark decision by appointing Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku as its Second Vice-President. This historic appointment is a testament to Okraku’s exceptional leadership and vision in Ghanaian football. Okraku’s appointment marks a significant milestone for West African football, as he becomes the first […]
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has been elected to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee, serving a four-year term from 2025 to 2029. This is a significant milestone, recognizing his remarkable leadership in rejuvenating Ghanaian football since 2019. Okraku’s efforts to enhance transparency, promote grassroots football and women’s football, and focus […]
Ghana’s national U-19 head coach, Abdul Karim Zito, has defended Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, disputing claims that he interferes in the player selection process for national teams. The experienced gaffer’s comments come amid constant rumors of external meddling in the selection of players for Ghana’s national teams. In an interview with […]
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has addressed the controversy surrounding his absence following the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley. The Football Association Capo’s silence had sparked widespread criticism and speculation, but he has now revealed that his absence was due to official GFA duties and personal […]
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simon Okraku is set to visit Asante Kotoko SC’s leadership on Thursday at the club’s secretariat. The meeting comes amidst ongoing discussions following the tragic incident at Nana Koramansah Park, where devoted Kotoko supporter Francis ‘Nana Pooley’ Frimpong lost his life during the team’s Ghana Premier […]
Former GHALCA Chairman Joseph Yaw Appiah has fired the Ghana Football Association (GFA), describing its leadership as “self-centered” in the management of football affairs. The Kurt Okraku-led administration has been in charge for six years since assuming office in 2019. The country’s football governing body is the pressure on the GFA is the death of […]
