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19 Feb

Kurt Okraku Calls For Match Commissioner Reforms

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The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has called for changes among match commissioners as part of ongoing reforms following the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Frimpong. Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, was fatally stabbed during Kotoko’s Matchday 19 fixture against Nsoatreman FC at Nana Kronmansah Park. In response, the Ghana Premier League has been suspended indefinitely. Speaking during a training session aimed at improving matchday safety and security, Okraku urged match commissioners to step up their performance before the league resumes. “The clarion call from Ghanaians is that something has to change, and…

19 Nov

My Heart Bleeds – GFA Boss Kurt Okraku Reacts To Black Stars’ AFCON Qualifier Failure

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President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed his deep disappointment after the Black Stars failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Finishing at the bottom of Group F with just three points from six matches, Ghana’s elimination marks a significant setback for the national team. Okraku shared his thoughts on Facebook, reflecting on the sharp contrast between the Black Stars’ recent successes and their current failure. “From the highest heights of world football on the 29th of March 2022 to the lowest ebb of AFCON qualifying matches. My heart bleeds,” Okraku began,…

18 Oct

If We Knew He Was Going To Share It, We Would’ve Walked Out – How Black Stars Players Reacted Kurt Okraku’s Address

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It has emerged that some of the Black Stars players took offence at being scolded by the President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, and the publication of the same content on social media by the FA. According to Saddick Adams of Angel Broadcasting Network, a player disclosed to him that if the players knew the purpose of the address was to share the video for public consumption, they would have reacted differently. Sports Obama revealed that the players felt they needed a psychologist to boost their confidence and morale ahead of a crucial game against Sudan. “One of the players…

17 Oct

Kurt Okraku Was Wrong To Sack Kwesi Appiah – George Afriyie

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Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has criticized Kurt Okraku’s decision to sack Kwesi Appiah as the head coach of the Black Stars. Appiah’s dismissal occurred shortly after Okraku took over the presidency of the GFA, following Ghana’s exit in the Round of 16 at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. He was replaced by his assistant, CK Akonnor. Currently coaching the Sudanese national team, Appiah recently led them to a 2-0 victory over the Black Stars in a 2025 AFCON qualifier, after a goalless draw in the first leg at the…

01 Oct

GFA Is The Most Transparent Sporting Discipline In Ghana – Kurt Okraku

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Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has declared the Ghana Football Association as the most transparent sporting entity in the country. Speaking to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports on Monday, September 30, 2024, Okraku highlighted that the GFA has undergone continuous audits by CAF and FIFA over the past five years. “I have been in office for less done eight years I have been in office for five years, two and half years of Covid,” he said. “Our books are public it has been audited by CAF five years continuous, been audited by FIFA five years continuous our…

17 Sep

CAF President Blasts Ghana Over Baba Yara Stadium Ban

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President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has hit hard at Ghana after the Baba Yara stadium ban. CAF, last week, withdrew approval for the Baba Yara Stadium for the October AFCON Qualifiers, leaving Ghana without a single stadium fit to host a CAF category C game. The continent’s governing body cited, uneven surfaces, poor drainage, and inadequate grass cover as some reasons for the ban. Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi, Kenya, Motsepe described the situation as frustrating. “Nothing frustrates me more than a national team or club side having to play home matches outside. “You…

28 Aug

GFA President Kurt Okraku Commissions Betpawa Park In Prampram

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The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has commissioned a new standard artificial football pitch funded by betPawa at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The commissioning of the betPawa Park, which marks the completion of phase one of the project, took place this morning ahead of the 30th Congress of the Ghana Football Association. President Simeon-Okraku emphasized that the construction of this modern astro turf is crucial for the growth and development of the Football Association. betPawa has made a significant financial investment in the project, with phase one now…

28 Aug

GFA Announces Over GHC2 Million In Prize Money Allocation For Domestic Football Leagues

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has revealed a significant increase in prize money for its domestic football leagues. A total of GHS 2,006,000 will be distributed among the Ghana Premier League, Division One League, Women’s football, and other competitions. The individual allocations to each competition has not been made clear during the confirmation of the increase. The announcement was made during the 30th Ordinary Congress held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Pampram. GFA President Kurt Okraku highlighted the association’s dedication to celebrating excellence and incentivizing clubs to achieve success. While specific details of the prize distribution were…

13 Aug

Kurt Okraku Will Take Ghana Football To Places – Dormaahene

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Aduana FC Owner and Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, believes that the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, is capable of transforming Ghana football. The Dormahene made these remarks when Okraku paid a courtesy call on him at his palace in Dormaa Ahenkro on Saturday, August 10. Kurt Okraku has been in office since 2019, following the ‘Number 12’ expose, which put Ghanaian football on hold for months and particularly affected local leagues. Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II praised the GFA President for implementing changes in the football system but added that there is still room for improvement.…

03 Jun

2026 WCQ: The Country Is Behind You – GFA Boss Tells Black Stars Players Ahead Of Mali Game

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Ghana Football Association (FA) President Kurt Okraku has assured the Black Stars of the country’s support as they gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic. Speaking to the players at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday, May 31, 2024, after their first training session, Okraku highlighted the importance of the upcoming matches. He expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to deliver a strong performance in Bamako, the capital of Mali, during their crucial first game. “The importance of these two assignments, I believe, is not lost on anyone of…