GFA President, Kurt Okraku
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has rejected claims that his outfit uses FIFA funds to purchase low-quality buses for clubs.
The GFA’s buses distributed to some clubs in Ghana sparked controversy after some officials reported they were in poor condition, suggesting they were second-hand.
It was also alleged that the association purchased mattresses without disclosing their intended use to the public.
In response, Okraku labeled these reports as lies and urged those behind them to stop spreading falsehoods to tarnish the GFA’s image or face consequences.
Addressing the public during an event on April 15, 2025, where the GFA gave eight pickup vehicles to Regional Football Associations, Okraku emphasised that FIFA funds are used judiciously.
“This is how FIFA forward money is used. FIFA forward money comes with strict guidelines. It’s not used to buy second-hand cars or hidden mattresses. People should learn to report the truth. I’ve always said truth wins battles, and lies will catch up with you,” he said.
During the event, Okraku disclosed that the GFA spent $742,000 building a football pitch in the Upper East Region to house an academy for talent development.
Additionally, $262,224 was invested in procuring eight pickup vehicles for regional football associations.
Okraku also revealed that his administration injected $200,000 to support youth and women’s football development.
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