Sports Minister Kofi Adams Hails Kurt Okraku’s Appointment as CAF 2nd Vice President
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has applauded Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku following his appointment as the 2nd Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Kurt Okraku’s elevation was officially announced by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe during a press conference in Accra on Saturday. His nomination, put forward by President Motsepe, received unanimous approval from the CAF Executive Committee during its latest meeting.
Reacting to the news, Kofi Adams expressed his joy and optimism over Okraku’s new role, highlighting the potential benefits for Ghanaian football.
“We are expecting more from Kurt Okraku since he is the 2nd person at CAF, so I believe that with his presence there, there will be positive things for Ghana,” Adams said during an interview with Asempa FM.
Okraku’s rapid rise within African football governance has been remarkable. He was elected unopposed to the CAF Executive Committee in March 2025 and now steps into the role previously held by Ahmed Yahya. He joins Morocco’s Faouzi Lekjaa, who was named First Vice President, replacing Senegal FA President Augustine Senghor.
