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05 Oct

Confirmed: Kurt Okraku Re-elected Ghana FA President

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Kurt Okraku has been re-elected as the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for a second term. Mr Okraku went unopposed at the 2023 Elective Congress which is underway at the Global Dream Hotel in the Northern Regional capital, Tamale. George Afriyie, who was the sole contender of Mr Okraku was disqualified by the Elections Committee of the country’s football governing body. Out of 119 delegates who were present at the Congress, 117 of them voted in favour of the Dreams FC owner. However, two delegates voted against his retention and one other delegate abstained. https://twitter.com/Fentuo_/status/1709872582986539410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1709872582986539410%7Ctwgr%5Edaab0fc30b686cbab1d4da4be288bc1b8eb17f17%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fconfirmed-kurt-okraku-re-elected-ghana-fa-president%2F …

05 Oct

Kurt Okraku Retained as GFA President

Evans ManassehSportsGFA, KURT OKRAKU

Kurt Okraku has been re-elected as President of the Ghana Football Association during the 2023 Elective Congress held in Tamale on Thursday. Okraku, who stood unopposed, secured a remarkable show of support from the one hundred and twenty (120) delegates present at the congress. In the voting process, President Okraku received an impressive 97.5% of the total votes cast, totalling 117 votes in favour of his continued leadership. Only two delegates voted against his retention, while one delegate abstained from the vote. This resounding mandate reaffirms Okraku’s position as the head of Ghana’s football governing body and reflects the high…

03 Oct

GFA Boss Kurt Okraku Praised For Improving Football

Wontumi1SportsGFA, KURT OKRAKU

Medeama SC coach, Evans Adotey has praised Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku for improving football in the country. His comments come after his side’s qualification to the group stage of the CAF Champions League in their first attempt. The Ghana Premier League champions secured a 4-3 aggregate scoreline despite a 2-1 defeat in the return leg in Conakry on Saturday, September 30. Medeama in the first leg of the second round of the qualifiers recorded a 3-1 win at the Cape Coast Stadium. Following the team’s arrival in Ghana on Sunday evening, Mr Okraku was at the Kotoka…

03 Oct

Within A Short Time Kurt Okraku Has Done So Well – Former Nigeria FA President

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FIFA Executive Council Member, Amaju Pinnick has arrived in Ghana ahead of the elective Congress of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Speaking to the media, the former Nigeria FA boss praised Kurt Okraku, arguing that he has done extremely well in a short time after becoming president of the Ghana Football Association. “One thing that I know, I can tell you 100% which is very key in terms of football politics is that within a very short time Kurt has shot himself into the top echelons. "He commands a lot of respect. When he speaks everybody wants to listen just…

11 Sep

It Will Take Time To Curb Player Exodus – Ghana FA Leader Kurt Okraku

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President of the Ghana FA Kurt Okraku has opened up on the rampant departure of players from the Ghanaian leagues. The mass exodus of players in the domestic top-flight league has affected the standard of the Ghana Premier League and other leagues in the country. Most players who turn out to perform well join other clubs on the continent or move to Europe for greener pastures. Speaking to the media, the Ghana FA boss said it will take time to curb player exodus due to inadequate funds. “If we are able to improve the economic health of our league, club owners will…

07 Sep

GFA Presidential Election: Kurt Okraku Set To Stand Unopposed

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Former Ghana Football Association Vice President, George Afriyie, has been disqualified from this year's Ghana FA presidential election, leaving the incumbent, Kurt Okraku, as the sole candidate in the race. The Vetting Committee, responsible for assessing presidential candidates, announced on Wednesday that Afriyie's application did not meet the necessary criteria, leading to his disqualification. This decision comes just weeks before the scheduled presidential election, although it may not proceed due to ongoing court injunctions. The Vetting Committee cited specific reasons for Afriyie's disqualification, including the breach of "Article 13(2)(j) of the Ghana Football Association statutes, 2019," and his failure to provide the required number of Ghana…

30 Aug

GFA President Kurt Okraku Drags Top Football Administrator To CID Over Alleged Assassination Plot

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President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has lodged a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service regarding an alleged, attempted murder. Sources say, per Kurt Okraku’s report to the CID, an individual only identified as David, confessed to the GFA president that he had been hired by Wilfred Kwaku Osei, to end Kurt Okraku’s life. Per the report, David further indicated that he had been offered a sum of GHS200,000 as payment for the ”job”. David, according to Kurt Okraku’s account, made the confession out of his ”affinity and admiration” for…

21 Aug

You’re In Trouble If You Don’t Pay Your Taxes – Kurt Okraku After Vetting

Wontumi1SportsGhana footbal association, KURT OKRAKU

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku exuded confidence following his vetting on Monday, as the presidential election next month draws near. The vetting process for presidential aspirants unfolded at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, with Okraku leading the proceedings, followed by former GFA Vice President George Afriyie. After successfully completing his vetting session, Kurt Okraku addressed a pivotal aspect that candidates are evaluated upon—their integrity and tax compliance. He emphasised that the integrity session scrutinizes critical factors like tax payments and the avoidance of false declarations. Okraku articulated, “Obviously, you would have to go through the integrity session. Whether…

16 Aug

GFA Elections: George Afriyie ‘Cries’ Over Exorbitant Filing Fee

Wontumi1SportsGeorge Afriyie, GFA, KURT OKRAKU

Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential aspirant, George Afriyie has reacted angrily to the decision of the football governing body to demand GH¢50,000 filing fee for its presidential elections. The former vice president of the association noted that, FIFA and CAF have money set aside for governance and this is a standard practice globally. However, the FA took a route he feels is alien to football elections. “The FA president and the Executive Council have asked us to pay GH¢50,000. If my brother, Kurt Okraku wants to contest for FIFA positions, president of CAF position, the Executive Council, ask him whether…

15 Aug

This Year’s GFA Presidential Election Is Not For Kurt Okraku; He Knows He Will Lose – Kojo Yankah

Wontumi2SportsGFA, KURT OKRAKU, Prof. Kojo Yankah

Former Western Regional Football Association (WRFA) Chairman, Kojo Yankah has reiterated that things are not well for Ghana football under Kurt Okraku as the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). According to him, the sitting GFA president is destined to lose this year’s presidential election of the football association. “Spiritually, a lot of things are going on. This election is not for Kurt Okraku. He shouldn’t be the next FA President. He is aware and he is changing things behind the scenes,” Kojo Yankah shared in an interview with Connect. In June of this year, Kojo Yankah revealed plans…