GFA Prez Visits Destination DC Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has paid a one-day working visit to Destination DC, the official destination marketing organisation for Washington, D.C.
It comes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be staged in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The Association says the visit marks a continuation of its proactive international engagement strategy, aimed at positioning Ghana both competitively on the field and strategically in the lead-up to the World Cup.
It sought to leverage the strong Ghanaian and African communities in the U.S. to rally support for the Black Stars while building long-term development links beyond the tournament.
The visit comes on the heels of the Final Draw for the World Cup, which confirmed Ghana’s placement in Group L.
“With preparations now accelerating, the GFA is seeking global partnerships that can enhance Ghana’s presence, visibility and operational readiness during the tournament.”
As part of the visit, Simeon-Okraku and his delegation engaged Destination DC leadership on potential avenues for cooperation, particularly in the areas of tourism promotion, cultural exchange, commercial opportunities and diaspora engagement during the World Cup period.
The delegation also held discussions with Kimberly Bassett, Secretary of the District of Columbia, who joined the meeting to further support conversations around collaboration and shared interests.
The GFA President was accompanied by Executive Council member Frederick Acheampong, Director of Marketing Jamil Maraby and Chief of Staff Michael Osekre.
Ghana’s World Cup schedule for Group L will see the Black Stars face Panama on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Toronto, England, on Tuesday, June 23, in Boston and Croatia and on Saturday, June 27, in Philadelphia.
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