In a significant development for African football, Kurt Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association, has been appointed as the Second Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The appointment was ratified on Saturday, April 26, 2025, during a CAF Executive Committee meeting held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. Okraku’s elevation to this key position marks a milestone for West African Anglophone football leaders, who have been underrepresented in CAF’s top hierarchy.
Okraku’s appointment is a testament to his leadership and reform initiatives in Ghanaian football, which have led to notable progress in professionalizing leagues, grassroots development, and promoting transparency.
As Second Vice President, he will play a pivotal role in shaping CAF’s policies and initiatives.
The appointment is seen as a step towards increased regional representation and inclusivity within African football governance, reflecting CAF’s commitment to addressing longstanding regional imbalances under President Patrice Motsepe’s leadership.
Okraku’s new role is expected to bring a more diverse and representative voice to CAF’s decision-making processes, potentially impacting the future of African football.