Kurt Okraku is the president of the GFA
The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has opened up about the reasons behind his decision to step down as President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B.
Fresh off his elevation to 2nd Vice-President of CAF, many expected Okraku to tighten his grip on influence in African football.
However, instead of holding on to one of his key roles, he relinquished it, a move that raised eyebrows across the region.
For Kurt, this decision wasn’t about power but something more personal. Speaking to Asempa FM, the GFA President explained that self-awareness is crucial, and it was important to take a step back and assess his limits.
“At all times, you need to study yourself and the space you belong to and react appropriately. Maybe as a human being, you may think you are capable of doing it, combining three roles, but it may not be the best,” he said.
He also emphasised that holding on to everything could mean losing sight of what matters most: Ghanaian football.
“I think allowing my other colleagues to serve at the WAFU level will give me that space so that I don’t lose track of what is happening in Ghana,” he added.
During his tenure, Okraku was instrumental in launching several initiatives, including the introduction of youth tournaments across the sub-region.
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