How Ghanaians reacted to Kurt Okraku’s election as second vice president of CAF

The election of Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku as the second vice president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has been met with mixed reactions from the public.

President Patrice Motsepe announced the GFA boss as the second vice president of CAF during a media engagement on April 26, 2025, in Accra.

Okraku pledged to give his best to help elevate the standards of African football, drawing on the experience he has garnered in sports over the years.

A section of football fans expressed their delight at Okraku’s new role, which will enable him to have a major say in issues concerning African football, and congratulated him, wishing him well in his service.

Others, however, questioned how the GFA boss was elected to occupy such a significant role, citing the challenges Ghanaian football is grappling with as a major concern.

Some individuals also believed Okraku got the position due to Ghana’s reputation in global football, rather than necessarily based on his competency.

Despite these mixed reactions, Kurt Okraku‘s new role is expected to serve as an impetus to propel Ghanaian football to greater heights amid the challenges.

Read some of the reactions below:

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