Biography of Kurt Edwin Simon Okraku- GFA President

Kurt Edwin Simon Okraku is a prominent Ghanaian football administrator who has been serving as the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) since October 2019. He has a background in sports journalism and a wealth of experience in various football-related roles. Kurt Okraku has made significant contributions to the development of football in Ghana.

Kurt Okraku: Early life and education

• Kurt Edwin Simon Okraku was born in Ghana in 1971. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Ghana.
• He also underwent journalism training at the Ghana Institute of Journalism and pursued further studies, earning an MBA from the University of Liverpool.
• During his time in the UK, he gained additional knowledge in marketing, hospitality, and tourism management.

Professional career: Kurt Okraku

• Before entering football administration, Kurt Okraku worked as a sports journalist and presenter.
• He was a presenter and sports presenter for Radio Universe 105.7 FM, the campus radio station of the University of Ghana.
• Additionally,  he served as the public relations officer for Afienya United FC and the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
• Mr. Okraku also held positions as the Sports Editor for Groove FM and the Deputy Sports Editor at Network Broadcasting Ltd, which owned Radio Gold.

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Furthermore, Kurt Okraku’s career in football administration has been diverse and extensive.

• He served as the Executive Chairman of Dreams F.C., a club that nurtured talented players like Baba Rahman, who went on to represent Ghana Black Stars and Chelsea F.C.
• He also held positions on various executive committees of the Ghana Football Association and was involved with the national team, Ghana Black Stars.

Kurt Okraku’s contributions and achievements

• At the young age of 17, Kurt Okraku established Shooting Stars FC, a colt football club. He also served as the Director of the Jawara Babies Colt Club, emphasizing his commitment to nurturing young talent in Ghana.
• Also, Kurt Okraku’s passion for football extended beyond administrative roles. He gained experience in sports marketing while working for companies in the UK and Israel.
• He served as the Communications and Marketing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak S.C. and the administrative manager of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA).
• In 2011, he became the general manager of Wassaman FC.

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Kurt Edwin Simon Okraku’s journey in football administration and his dedication to the development of Ghanaian football make him an influential figure in the sport. Through his roles as a sports journalist, club administrator, and executive committee member, he has left a lasting impact on the Ghana Football Association and the football community in Ghana.

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh