Second Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Kurt Okraku, has explained his decision to step down from his role as President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B.
Okraku’s resignation follows his elevation during the CAF Executive Committee meeting held over the weekend in Accra, where CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe officially confirmed his new position.
Explaining his decision, the 54-year-old emphasized the importance of focusing on Ghanaian football and creating space for other leaders within the region to grow.
“At all times, you need to study yourself, 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.
“I think allowing my other colleagues to serve at the WAFU level will give me the space to focus, so that I don’t lose track of what is happening in Ghana,” he added.
In his new role, Okraku replaces Ahmed Yahya, while Morocco’s Faouzi Lekjaa assumes the position of First Vice-President, taking over from Senegal FA President Augustine Senghor.
Meanwhile, Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau is expected to succeed Okraku as the next President of WAFU Zone B.
