Kurt Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has been officially 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 press conference held in Accra on Saturday.
This new position marks another major milestone in Okraku’s leadership journey, following his unopposed election to the CAF Executive Committee in March. Dr. Motsepe personally nominated Okraku for the role, and the CAF Executive Committee gave full approval during their meeting in Accra.
With this appointment, Okraku joins a renewed leadership team at CAF. Morocco’s Faouzi Lekjaa has been named First Vice President, succeeding Senegal FA President Augustine Senghor. Okraku steps into the role previously held by Ahmed Yahya. Gabon’s Pierre-Alain Mounguengui has been appointed as 3rd Vice President, representing Central Africa. Mounguengui’s strong grassroots background and diplomatic expertise are seen as essential for strengthening Central Africa’s involvement in CAF’s main activities.
CAF also made history by appointing Bestine Kazadi Ditabala from DR Congo as the Fourth Vice President. A lawyer and football administrator, Ditabala’s appointment demonstrates CAF’s strong commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusiveness in football leadership.
Completing the team is Feizal Sidat from Mozambique, who becomes the Fifth Vice President. Sidat brings a wealth of experience from his time as President of the Mozambican Football Federation and is expected to be a strong representative for Southern Africa.
The appointments of Okraku and his fellow vice presidents highlight the rich diversity within African football. Their collective experience and passion are seen as crucial to driving CAF’s new vision under Dr. Motsepe’s leadership — a vision that seeks to ensure no region or group is left behind in the development and growth of football across the continent.
