The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt Okraku, has been appointed as the 2nd Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). His appointment was announced by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe during a news conference in Accra on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Mr Okraku who was elected to the CAF Executive Committee unopposed in March 2025 climbs the ladder of leadership within the continent’s football governing body.
He was nominated by President Motsepe, and his nomination was approved by the CAF Executive Committee during its meeting in Accra.
He joins Faouzi Lekjaa who will serve as the First Vice President, replacing Senegal FA President Augustine Senghor, while Kurt Okraku takes over from Ahmed Yahya.
Gabon’s Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, appointed 3rd Vice President, represents Central Africa, highlighting the need to integrate the region unto the continental football mainstream