Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku says he was surprised to be named the second vice president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Okraku was appointed to the role in April 2025, becoming the first English-speaking West African to reach such a high position in CAF under president Patrice Motsepe.
Speaking to GTV SPORTS+, he admitted the news caught him off guard and said the honour reflects Ghana’s strong history in African football.
“I was surprised, I wish I could find better words to describe the way I felt, but most importantly, I was humbled by the fact that from 54 member associations across the African continent, I’m part of the chosen few to serve football at the highest level of governance,” he said.
Okraku also credited faith, hard work and support within the football community for his rise.
“I think it is the work of God. It comes through His blessings, it comes through hard work, it comes through the people in the football system appreciating the skill set I have, and the power of Ghana as a football nation,” he added.
As CAF second vice president, Okraku will now play a key role in shaping policies and decisions that will influence the future of football across Africa.
By: Pascal Amoah
