Also known as: Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku · Mr Okraku · Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku · Simeon-Okraku · President Okraku · President Simeon-Okraku · President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku · Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku · GFA boss · Mr Simeon-Okraku
Ghana Football Association President overseeing grassroots development, youth team preparations, and coach recruitment for the 2026/27 season.
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Kurt Okraku engaging the young players Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has paid a working visit to the National U-15 Boys Team as preparations intensify for the maiden FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan. …
Kurt Okraku Visits Ghana U-15 Team Ahead Of FIFA World CupDaily Guide
A moment during the event Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has paid tribute to generations of Ghanaian football stars whose journeys to the highest level began through the country’s Colts football system. …
Kurt Okraku Pays Tribute To Ghana’s Colts Football HeroesThe Ghanaian Times
… Addressing the gathering, GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku described the occasion as a celebration of children, clubs, volunteers and the wider colts football ecosystem, while reflecting on the progress made since the revival of the Colts system. …
GFA launches 2026/27 Colts football seasonDaily Guide
… GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku led the delegation to receive the package, which includes SAVAS sports nutrition supplements and protein shakes, alongside financial support for health and nutrition coaching. …
GFA, Meiji Holdings Explore Long-Term Sports Nutrition PartnershipJoy Online
… ahama’s call for the revival of Colts football and pledged to work with the GFA to restore enthusiasm around the competition. “I will work closely with the Football Association to bring back the enthusiasm of Colts football.” Also speaking at the launch, GFA President Kurt Okraku …
GFA launches 2026/27 Colts football seasonJoy Online
GFA President Kurt Okraku has reiterated his administration’s commitment to developing grassroots football in Ghana. …
President Mahama will hear about colts football now – GFA President at League launchJoy Online
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has singled out the technical team of the Black Princesses for praise following their commanding 3-1 win over Korea at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. …
Okraku credits Black Princesses technical team for Korea WinThe Chronicle
“When I am gone, just like Kwame Nkrumah, people will appreciate.” Kurt Okraku says it with the calmness of a man already looking beyond the noise of the present. …
Kurt Okraku Vs Kwame Nkrumah: Time Is The Author Of LegacyJoy Online
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku is confident his contribution to Ghana football will be better appreciated after his time in office. …
“When I am gone, just like Kwame Nkrumah people will appreciate me” – Kurt OkrakuJoy Online
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku says he has no problem with criticism directed at his administration, provided it is constructive. …
“I love people who are not only critical but constructive” – Kurt OkrakuGhana Football Association President Kurt Okraku visited the National U-15 Boys Team to encourage discipline and focus as they prepare for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan from October 22–31, 2026. The team, coached by Fatawu Salifu Fatawu, has been stepping up preparations through friendly matches, including two victories over the John Paintsil Academy.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku visited the National U-15 Boys Team to encourage discipline and focus as they prepare for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan from October 22–31, 2026. The team, coached by Fatawu Salifu Fatawu, has been stepping up preparations through friendly matches, including two victories over the John Paintsil Academy.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
GFA President Kurt Okraku has paid tribute to Ghana's Colts football system at the launch of the 2026/27 season, highlighting its role in developing generations of national football stars including Abedi Pele, Asamoah Gyan, Stephen Appiah, and Michael Essien.
17 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association has officially launched the 2026/27 Colts football season, marking the sixth consecutive year since the system was revived in 2020. GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku said the revival aims to create a clear development pathway for young Ghanaian footballers from community football through to professional and national teams.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association and Japanese multinational Meiji Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a long-term partnership focused on sports nutrition, player performance, and football development. The agreement includes provision of SAVAS sports nutrition supplements, protein shakes, and financial support for health and nutrition coaching, with Meiji also exploring market entry for its products in Ghana through football.
16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association has officially launched the 2026/27 Colts Football season at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence. The league, sponsored by KGL Foundation for six years, now includes 859 active clubs, 600 trained coaches, a new girls' U15 division, and equipment donations via Hoshi International partnership.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Okraku said at the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football League that the association has invested significantly in grassroots football over six years and is committed to developing the competition, following President Mahama's recent remarks on reviving Colts football.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku credited the Black Princesses' technical team for restoring the team's confidence after their opening loss to Ecuador, ahead of their 3-1 victory over Korea at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Okraku expressed optimism that the win will boost the team's confidence in their third group game.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Okraku says that like Kwame Nkrumah, people will appreciate and remember the good things he did for Ghana football once his tenure ends. A Chronicle opinion piece questions whether such a comparison is appropriate given the difference in scale of achievement.
8 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku expressed confidence that his contributions to Ghana football will be better appreciated after his tenure, comparing himself to predecessors like Kwame Nkrumah and former GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi. Okraku acknowledged facing criticism but said he remains focused on leaving behind a positively remembered legacy and doing "his part" for the sport's development.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kurt Okraku says he welcomes criticism of his GFA administration provided it is constructive, noting that all football leaders face scrutiny and that their work should ultimately be judged by their contributions to the game.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku visited the Ghana Black Princesses in Poland ahead of their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup opening game, expressing confidence the team has the quality to qualify from the group stage for the first time in seven consecutive tournament appearances.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
GFA President Kurt Okraku visited Ghana's U20 women's football team in Poland before their opening match against Ecuador at the 2026 U20 World Cup, assuring them of the association's support and backing them to qualify from the group stage for the first time in seven consecutive tournament appearances.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has commended Ghana's football development initiatives following a meeting with Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku in Zürich, citing the country's recent qualifications for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup as evidence of progress in grassroots and infrastructure development.
3 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
GFA President Kurt Okraku has not ruled out seeking a third term after a constitutional amendment in 2025 allowed presidents to serve a maximum of three terms, but says his focus remains on his current duties and that he will announce his intentions closer to the 2027 General Assembly.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Ghana's football development drive following a meeting with GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku in Zürich, citing the country's qualification for the FIFA U-20 and U-17 Women's World Cups as evidence of progress.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has not ruled out seeking a third term after delegates approved a constitutional amendment in 2025 allowing presidents to serve up to three terms, but said it is too early to make a decision ahead of 2027 elections.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku has declined to confirm whether he will seek a third term when GFA elections are held in 2027, following an amendment in 2025 that allows presidents to serve up to three terms. Reports have also linked former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew with a potential bid for the GFA presidency.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The GFA announced each Ghana Premier League club will receive GHC1 million for the upcoming season, with the league champion receiving GHC3 million. An opinion piece acknowledges the welcome financial support but argues that the league must eventually become self-sustaining rather than depend on continuous government investment.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Okraku disclosed that Ghana's next Black Stars coach has been identified and is already working, with the appointment 99% complete and only contractual formalities remaining before an official announcement. Carlos Queiroz departed after the 2026 World Cup, and Okraku said the GFA aims to have a new technical leader in place before the team regroups.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Okraku says Ghana will approach their upcoming match against Côte d'Ivoire with confidence, citing the team's improved organisation and competitive performance at the last FIFA World Cup, where Ghana finished 24th-ranked after entering as the lowest-ranked side.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars have overcome the psychological burden that affected their previous performances, citing their World Cup campaign—where they entered as the lowest-ranked team but finished 24th—as evidence of the team's progress and renewed confidence.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars will have a new head coach before the 2027 AFCON Qualifiers in September 2027, following Carlos Queiroz's departure. Okraku stated the replacement coach is "99% in place" and the parties are finalizing paperwork.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has opened a two-day FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis programme in Accra (August 25–26, 2026) led by FIFA Technical Experts Ali Mwebe and Serame Ezekiel Letsoaka to assess the state of amateur football and identify ways to strengthen the player development pathway. The programme brings together GFA leadership, government ministries, and sporting stakeholders.
27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association held a meeting with Women's Premier League clubs to review the 2025/26 season and discuss preparations for 2026/27, with focus on strengthening club planning, administration and readiness while enhancing the league's quality, competitiveness and commercial appeal.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has hinted at a possible move into football administration, with reports suggesting he is considering a bid for the Ghana Football Association presidency, though he stopped short of confirming his intentions. He stated on a podcast that what matters most is the growth of Ghana football, with GFA elections scheduled for 2027.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Okraku announced the Player Welfare Initiative, committing US$50,000 annually for four years to support former Ghana national team players facing medical challenges. The fund honours players who sacrificed their careers for the nation and addresses health challenges they face after retirement.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku announced a comprehensive support package for the upcoming domestic season, including GHS 120,000 per club for each of the 48 Division One League clubs, 30 footballs per club, and coverage of referees' and Match Commissioners' fees. The Women's Premier League will receive GHS 100,000 per club for each of the 20 clubs, 30 pairs of football boots per club, and similar referee cost coverage.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been awarded a JAC Motors vehicle valued at US$38,000 after being recognised as the best locally based player in Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. Asare, who plays for Hearts of Oak, started two matches and kept clean sheets in both, including a goalless draw against England.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku announced that GPL prize money for the 2026/27 season will increase from GHS2 million to GHS3 million, with each of the 18 participating clubs receiving GHS1 million before the season starts. The season is scheduled to run from September 2026 to May 2027.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed willingness to take charge of Ghana's national team if offered the position by the GFA. Ghana is currently without a substantive head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure, with the Black Stars set to begin 2027 AFCON qualifier preparations in September.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →