The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and 2nd Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, has been appointed as the new President of CAF’s Inter-Club Competitions Committee.
This latest appointment marks another significant milestone in Mr Okraku’s steadily rising influence within African football administration. His new role will see him overseeing one of CAF’s most critical committees, responsible for organising and managing the continent’s flagship club competitions, including the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup.
The Inter-Club Competitions Committee plays a vital role in shaping the future of African club football, from the formulation of competition formats to the monitoring of club licensing regulations and ensuring standards across the continent. Mr Okraku’s leadership is expected to bring a renewed focus and professionalism to the committee’s operations.
Mr Okraku, who was elected GFA President in 2019, has been widely commended for his leadership and reforms in Ghanaian football. His re-election to the CAF Executive Committee and subsequent elevation to the position of 2nd Vice President earlier this year reflects the growing confidence in his capabilities on the continental stage.
Reacting to the appointment, football stakeholders and fans across Ghana and Africa have expressed their congratulations and support, describing it as a proud moment for Ghanaian football.
His appointment comes at a time when CAF is working to further professionalise and expand its competitions, making the role of the Inter-Club Competitions Committee more important than ever.
The Ghana Football Association has since issued a statement, congratulating Mr Okraku and affirming its full support as he takes on this new responsibility in addition to his existing roles.
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