Kurt Okraku Archives - Page 5 of 6

04 Jul

Kurt Okraku Is Responsible For Failures Of Our National Teams – Christopher Nimley

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Ghanaian Football Coach and Sports Pundit, Christopher Nimley has slammed GFA President, Kurt OKraku for the recent string of poor results churned out by the national teams. In the last 16 months, the Black Starlets could not qualify for the U-17 AFCON, the Black Satellites also failed to qualify for the U-20 AFCON, the Black Stars exited the AFCON 2021 at the group stage after finishing bottom in their group without a win at the tournamen tt. The Black Stars B were eliminated at the quarter-final stage of the CHAN 2022 tournament, and just last Friday, the Black Meteors were…

27 Jun

George Afriyie Is Not A Threat To Kurt Okraku – Albert Commey Mocks Former GFA Vice Prez

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Ghanaian football administrator, Albert Aryeetey Commey, has disclosed that he is not perturbed about the threat posed by George Afriyie to Kurt Okraku's chances of retaining the presidency of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The former CEO of Aduana Stars dismissed George Afriyie as a viable contender, stating that he has not accomplished anything deserving of such a position. Commey who worked with George Afriyie pointed out that the former GFA vice failed in every opportunity he had under the leadership of Kwesi Nyantakyi. Speaking in a recent interview, Albert Commey ridiculed George Afriyie's recent video to announce his campaign to contest in…

08 Jun

Kurt Okraku Needs 16 Years – Charles Taylor Backs Proposal To Extend Term Office Of GFA Presidents

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Former Hearts of Oak and Kotoko forward, Charles Taylor says he fully supports the decision of the Executive Council to extend the FA President's term of office. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Statutes Review Committee proposed an extension of the tenure in a report which was submitted to the Executive Council (ExCo). Ahead of the GFA Congress scheduled for Thursday, July 6 in Kumasi, the ExCo suggested two vice presidents of which one would be a woman to chair the women’s football desk, while the number of members of the Executive Council should be increased from 12 to 23. According…

08 Jun

Consider Three Terms For President With Two Vice Presidents – GFA To Congress

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Statutes Review Committee has proposed an extension of the tenure of the President from two to three terms, JoySports can report. The report which was submitted to the Executive Council (ExCo) is also suggesting that the GFA Congress should consider two vice presidents of which one would be a woman, while the number of members of the Executive Council should be increased from 12 to 23. Premier League delegates will maintain its five members on the ExCo, Division One representatives shall increase from three to five, women’s premier league clubs shall have two members, but…

02 Jun

GFA President Visits Angel Group Of Companies CEO Dr. Kwaku Oteng

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Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku met with Angel Group CEO Dr. Kwaku Oteng on Tuesday, June 1, 2023, at the Angel Group headquarters in Kumasi. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss ways to collaborate on football development in Ghana. During the meeting, President Simeon-Okraku commended Dr. Kwaku Oteng for his exemplary leadership and acknowledged the Angel Group's instrumental role in the advancement of football investment and its significant contribution to nation building. The President recognized the Angel Group's commitment to supporting the development of football in the country and its positive impact on the socio-economic fabric…

01 Jun

Kojo Yankah To Rival Kurt Okraku, Others For GFA Presidency

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Former Chairman of the Western Regional Football Association, Kojo Yankah is set to announce his intention to run for the presidency of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on June 6. Yankah, who has extensive experience in football administration, aims to lead Ghana football and will make his official declaration for the upcoming election, expected to be held in October. Yankah has previously served as a member of the Black Stars management committee and held various positions within the GFA during Kwesi Nyantakyi's presidency. With a notable background in the sport, he is a well-known figure in football administration. During his…

26 May

More Candidates Will Contest Kurt Okraku In Upcoming GFA Presidential Election – Abdul Salam Yakubu

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Abdul Salam Yakubu, the President of New Edubiase United, has confidently stated that the incumbent President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, will encounter a more formidable challenge when nominations for the GFA elections open. Okraku assumed office in 2019 and is nearing the end of his first term, with the date for the Congress and election yet to be announced. During the previous election cycle, the race for the presidency was fiercely contested and characterized by intense competition. However, the forthcoming elections appear to lack the same level of fervor, as only Bernard Amofa Jantuah, the bankroller…

26 May

Ashford Tetteh-Oku Set To Contest Kurt Okraku As Next GFA President

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Former Professional League Board (PLB) boss, Ashford Tetteh-Oku, is set to declare his intent to contest Kurt Okraku for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Presidential elections. Tetteh-Oku, who is a highly regarded administrator, is known for his exceptional work at Hearts of Oak and as the boss of the Ghana Premier League Board. He would be the second candidate to challenge the incumbent, Kurt Okraku, following Bernard Amofa Jantuah, the owner of Berekum Chelsea, who has already expressed his interest. During Tetteh-Oku's tenure at Hearts of Oak, the club achieved remarkable success, winning 12 league titles, five FA Cups, and a historic continental treble, including…

25 May

GFA Is Raking In Record Amounts Of Revenue Under My Tenure – Kurt Okraku

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Kurt Okraku, the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has stated that there has been a notable rise in confidence in the governance of football in Ghana during his tenure. Okraku, who assumed office in 2019 following the exposure of corruption in football governance known as the “number 12” scandal, has approximately five months remaining in his four-year mandate. Despite facing criticism for his leadership style, Okraku remains optimistic about the progress made in Ghanaian football under his stewardship. In a recent interview with Super Sports, he highlighted the significant increase in revenues flowing into the football association. “I…

23 May

Countryman Songo Questions Calls For Kurt Okraku To Go Unopposed In The Next GFA Elections

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Controversial sports presenter, Patrick Osei Agyemang, has questioned calls for Kurt Okraku to go unopposed in the next Ghana Football Association elections. According to Songo, Ghanaians were reduced to mockery after the Kurt Okraku-led administration plunged the country’s most loved sport into chaos. Songo lamented that Kurt Okraku watched on as some members of the Black Stars management committee were allowed to pocket $100,000 as appearance fees for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He added that these, coupled with the failure of Ghana’s youth teams and the Black Stars' disastrous performance at tournaments, should be the basis on which Kurt Okraku must not be allowed to go unopposed. “We went to the…