Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku’s tenure has come under renewed scrutiny following the Black Stars’ recent struggles, with critics questioning the progress of the national team under his leadership.
Since taking over as GFA president in 2019, Okraku has overseen a period of mixed fortunes for Ghana’s senior national team, with moments of promise alongside disappointing results.
During his administration, the Black Stars have experienced major setbacks, including an early exit at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, a group-stage elimination at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON tournament.
The team’s struggles have continued into the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, where Ghana suffered consecutive defeats, including a painful 4-2 loss to The Gambia after surrendering a two-goal lead at the Accra Sports Stadium.
However, Okraku’s era has also recorded notable achievements, including Ghana’s qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and progress in some youth competitions under the GFA’s development programmes.
Despite these achievements, calls for accountability have intensified among sections of supporters and football stakeholders who believe the Black Stars’ decline requires urgent intervention.
The criticism has placed renewed pressure on the GFA leadership, with questions being raised about player management, coaching decisions and the overall direction of Ghana football.
As Ghana continue their AFCON qualifying campaign, attention will remain on whether Kurt Okraku’s administration can find solutions to restore confidence and return the Black Stars to a competitive level on the continent.
