President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has been named the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) second vice-president, marking a major turning point for football governance in West African.
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe announced Okraku’s appointment during a press conference in Accra on Saturday, following a CAF Executive Committee meeting at the Kempinski Hotel.
Okraku, elected unopposed to the CAF Executive Committee in March this year and was nominated by Motsepe and unanimously approved by the committee, succeeding Ahmed Yahya.
Okraku joins a diverse leadership team under Motsepe’s presidency.
Faouzi Lekjaa, appointed 1st Vice-President, replaces Senegal’s Augustine Senghor. Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, named 3rd Vice-President, represents Central Africa, bringing a diplomatic and grassroots-focused approach to integrate the region into mainstream African football.
Bestine Kazadi Ditabala, appointed 4th Vice-President from DR Congo, becomes a trailblazing female leader, emphasising CAF’s commitment to gender inclusivity with her legal and administrative expertise. Feizal Sidat, 5th Vice-President from Mozambique, contributes extensive experience as former president of the Mozambican Football Federation, ensuring robust Southern African representation.
