The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has commended Kurt Okraku following his appointment as the 2nd Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Okraku, who serves as the president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), had his appointment announced by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe during a press conference in Accra on Saturday.
The appointment was made after Okraku was nominated by President Motsepe and subsequently approved by the CAF Executive Committee during their meeting.
Reacting to the news, Kofi Adams expressed his excitement, stating that the country expects even greater contributions from Okraku in his new role.
He also emphasized that Okraku’s position at CAF will have a positive impact on Ghana’s football landscape.
“We are expecting more from Kurt Okraku since he is the second person at CAF. I believe that with his presence there, there will be positive things for Ghana,” the Member of Parliament for Buem Constituency told Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show.
Having been elected unopposed to the CAF Executive Committee in March, Okraku’s appointment signifies his continued rise within the ranks of African football leadership.
He joins Faouzi Lekjaa, who takes over as the First Vice President, replacing Senegal FA President Augustine Senghor, while Okraku succeeds Ahmed Yahya as the 2nd Vice President.