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 leading preparations for the Black Stars' 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in North America.
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Joy Online
The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has revealed that Ghana’s World Cup squad will be announced on June 1 following the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat to Mexico in an international friendly on Saturday. …
Ghana to announce World Cup squad on June 1 – Kurt OkrakuDaily Guide
… GFA President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, described Gyan as a symbol of resilience, patriotism and excellence whose legacy continues to inspire generations. …
Asamoah Gyan Is National Teams, Colts Football AmbassadorJoy Online
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has urged inmates of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison that life beyond prison walls is still possible. …
KN Foundation outreach: ‘This is not your permanent home’ – Okraku brings hope to Nsawam inmatesThe Ghanaian Times
… lso revealed that the company was currently expanding its operational fleet, with plans to launch its first 100 brand-new buses as part of broader national transport improvements aligned with government policy objectives.On his part, the GFA President, Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku …
GFA, MMTL partner to improve transportation for teams, fansJoy Online
… ” she stated. “The most touching part for me was seeing the inmates crying, praying, smiling, and appreciating us for simply showing them love and humanity.” The outreach also brought together former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi and current GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku …
Joana Gyan Foundation partners KN Foundation, GFA & PFAG for historic Nsawam Prison outreachThe Ghanaian Times
… Gyan disclosed that his situation changed after a conversation with Kurt Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association. …
Asamoah Gyan opens up on depression struggles following ambassadorial appointmentJoy Online
… Addressing guests at the event, GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku described the agreement as a transformative moment for football logistics in Ghana. …
GFA, Metro Mass Transit seal partnership to transform football transport and fan experienceThe Ghanaian Times
President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has urged the Black Starlets to remain confident in their abilities ahead of their crucial final Group D clash against South Africa at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. …
GFA President inspires Black Starlets ahead of South Africa clash tonightJoy Online
… Among the football personalities expected to grace the event are Ghana football great Abedi Ayew, former Bayern Munich defender Samuel Kuffour, GFA President Kurt Okraku, former Black Stars players Anthony Baffoe, Augustine Arhinful, and Yussif Chibsah, and many more. …
Black Stars legends to headline KN Foundation charity outreach for Nsawam Prison inmatesThe Ghanaian Times
… Among the notable personalities present were Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and 2nd CAF Vice-President, and Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister of Sports and Recreation, alongside members of the GFA Executive Council and staff. …
GFA, Sports Ministry lead thanksgiving service for Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaignGhana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku and Ghana's Ambassador to the United States met with the Police Command in Providence, Rhode Island to strengthen collaboration as Ghana's delegation settles into their World Cup base camp. The police department committed to ensuring a safe and welcoming experience for the players, technical team, and supporters during their stay.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku and Ghana's Ambassador to the United States met with the Police Command in Providence, Rhode Island to strengthen collaboration as Ghana's delegation settles into their World Cup base camp. The police department committed to ensuring a safe and welcoming experience for the players, technical team, and supporters during their stay.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has dismissed allegations that the Ghana Football Association influenced head coach Carlos Queiroz's selection of the 26-man Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating he has no evidence of GFA interference. The exclusions of players such as Joseph Paintsil and Derrick Köhn sparked debate among supporters and pundits about possible external influence.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars are doing everything possible to win the World Cup, expressing belief that Ghana has a good team capable of competing for honours at the tournament.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Okraku says Ghana should not be discounted at the 2026 World Cup, pointing to football's unpredictability and the quality of the squad, as the Black Stars prepare for their fifth World Cup appearance in a group featuring England, Croatia, and Panama.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
KFC Ghana has announced a sponsorship partnership with the Ghana Football Association running until May 2027, covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup, qualifying matches for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, and the 2026 Women's AFCON. The Black Stars will compete in the World Cup's Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama when the tournament begins on June 11, 2026.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association President has assured the Black Queens of adequate preparations for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 in Morocco (July 25–August 16), where they will seek their first title and a World Cup qualification slot. The team defeated Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-0 in a friendly, with the GFA expressing confidence in coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren's technical team.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Football Association's two-stage squad announcement for 2026 World Cup preparation—28 players on May 25, then 26 on June 1—created public confusion and debate where a single announcement would have sufficed, reflecting broader institutional mismanagement of the Black Stars.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association's decision to announce a 28-man squad for 2026 World Cup preparation before trimming to 26 players has generated public controversy and suspicion of non-footballing factors influencing selection, following a familiar pattern of contested squad decisions that has plagued the national team.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nine players have opened camp for Ghana's Black Stars in Wales ahead of a June 2 friendly in Cardiff. The Ghana Football Association will release the full squad list for the friendly and the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 1.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Laryea Kingston's Uganda team defeated a side coached by Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum at the El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco, showcasing Kingston's mastery of tactical and practical coaching as he pursues his CAF License A certification.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku announced that Ghana's World Cup squad will be revealed on June 1, following a 2-0 friendly loss to Mexico. Okraku said the match served its purpose by providing exposure for U-23 players preparing for Olympic qualifiers and allowing the technical team to assess less-familiar players.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association has unveiled Asamoah Gyan as Ambassador for Ghana's National Teams and Colts Football. In the role, the former Black Stars captain will lead fan engagement campaigns, support corporate partnerships, and promote Colts football development, while also representing the GFA at national and international engagements.
22 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku addressed inmates at Nsawam Medium Security Prison during an outreach programme organised by the KN Foundation, PFAG, the GFA, and the Joana Gyan Cudjoe Foundation, urging them that life beyond prison walls is possible and their stay is not permanent. The event, led by former GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi and supported by Amenfi Central MP Joana Gyan Cudjoe, featured former Black Stars players, administrators, and musicians who provided donations, health screening, entertainment, and a friendly football match.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association and Metro Mass Transit Limited have signed an agreement to provide 54-seater buses for national teams, Ghana Premier League clubs, and Division One League clubs, with plans to introduce a 'Fan Transport Programme' using trained drivers to enhance supporter transport and matchday experience.
22 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Over 150 football legends, musicians, actors, MPs, and business leaders visited Nsawam Medium Security Prison to donate items and encourage inmates in an outreach organised by the KN Foundation alongside the Joana Gyan Foundation, Professional Footballers Association of Ghana, and Ghana Football Association. Amenfi Central MP Joana Gyan Cudjoe described the visit as an exercise in showing love and humanity to inmates, reminding them they matter and are cared for.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has been unveiled as Brand Ambassador for Ghana's national teams and colts football. Gyan disclosed that he battled depression about a year ago but was encouraged by GFA President Kurt Okraku to refocus on contributing to grassroots football development in the country.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association and Metro Mass Transit Limited have signed a partnership to provide dedicated 54-seater buses for national teams, domestic clubs, and supporters, with trained drivers and discounted fares for officials and staff. The agreement includes a Fan Transport Programme to enhance matchday experience.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku delivered a message of encouragement to Ghana's U17 national team via Zoom ahead of their final Group D clash against South Africa at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, reminding them of their preparations despite sitting bottom of the table with one point after two matches.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Black Stars players will participate in a friendly match against Nsawam Medium Security Prison inmates on May 21, 2026, as part of a KN Foundation charity outreach that will also include health screening, music performances, and donations of rice, cooking oil, footballs, and jerseys.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association leadership and Sports Ministry officials held a national interdenominational thanksgiving and prayer service in Accra on May 17, 2026, seeking divine guidance for the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in North America.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Gold Fields Ghana Limited has signed a US$5 million sponsorship deal over two years to become an Official Partner of the Ghana Football Association, supporting the Black Stars, Black Queens, Women's Premier League, and Ghana's national amputee football team.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Goldfields Ghana Limited has announced a $5 million sponsorship deal with the Ghana Football Association to support the Black Stars, Black Queens, the Women's Premier League, and the Black Challenge. The partnership, described by GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku as historic and transformative, reflects the company's continued investment in football development in Ghana.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana and the Ghana Football Association have signed a two-year, $5 million sponsorship deal covering the Black Stars, Black Queens, Black Challenge (amputee national team), and the Women's Premier League. The partnership marks the first time Gold Fields' sponsorship extends beyond the Black Stars to include women's and physically challenged teams, aligned with the company's ESG commitment to inclusive growth and gender equality.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kurt Okraku, Ghana Football Association President, saw off the Black Starlets at Kotoka International Airport and urged the squad to win the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing their qualification as a major breakthrough after years of absence and reminding them of the responsibility of wearing the national jersey.
7 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kurt Okraku visited Ghana's U-20 women's football team ahead of their second-leg FIFA World Cup qualifier against Uganda on May 9, 2026, assuring them of the GFA's support as they seek to advance with a 2-1 first-leg advantage.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman Herbert Mensah has called for greater accountability from Ghana Football Association leadership ahead of the FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico, stating that GFA administrators must answer to the people and "fall on their sword" if the team underperforms.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA's Anti-Racism and Discrimination Committee President Kurt Okraku held his first engagement with the FIFA Players Voice Panel during the 76th FIFA Congress to address racism and discrimination in football. The meeting focused on improving player safety, strengthening reporting mechanisms, enforcing disciplinary measures, and expanding education campaigns across men's and women's football.
4 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has expressed concern about a growing list of injuries to key Black Stars players, including Mohammed Kudus, Mohammed Salisu, Francis Abu, and Inaki Williams, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite acknowledging the challenge, Okraku expressed confidence in the team's resilience and unity under coach Carlos Queiroz, who will assess the squad through two friendly matches before finalising his selection.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online profiles Kurt Okraku, GFA president, as exhibiting two distinct versions: an emotional, passionate side that led him to rebuke the Black Stars after a Niger draw and publicly criticise coach Milovan Rajevac, and a quieter, strategic version focused on positioning Ghana as a host of youth football competitions despite the senior team's tournament failures since his 2019 appointment.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku announced that Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, marking the country's first time hosting the tournament in nearly three decades since 1999.
28 April 2026 · Daily Guide →