Unopposed GFA Boss Elected CAF ExCo Member
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has been elected among the 24-member Executive Committee (ExCo) of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
He becomes the sixth Ghanaian to serve on the CAF Executive Committee after Ohene Djan, Kobina Hagan, Nana Fredua Mensah, Samuel Okyere, and Kwesi Nyantakyi.
The GFA boss ran unopposed in the election on March 12, 2025, and will serve for four years from 2025 to 2029.
A statement by the GFA said Kurt’s election to the CAF Executive Committee is in recognition of his remarkable leadership at the FA.
“His efforts to enhance transparency, promote grassroots football, and women’s football and focus on youth development have been well noted within the African football community.
“With Ghana’s strong footballing tradition and legacy, the presence of the GFA boss on the CAF EXCO is seen as an opportunity to advance the interests of the country and help promote football development across Africa.”
It is hoped that Kurt’s new role will enhance Ghana’s voice in the decision-making processes that shape the future of football on the continent.
Source: opemuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
