{"id":10761,"date":"2025-04-28T16:37:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T16:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=10761"},"modified":"2025-04-28T16:37:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T16:37:56","slug":"kofi-adams-congratulates-kurt-okraku-on-caf-appointment-as-2nd-vice-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=10761","title":{"rendered":"Kofi Adams congratulates Kurt Okraku on CAF appointment as 2nd Vice President"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has congratulated Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku on his appointment as the 2nd Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Adams, on behalf of the Ministry and the entire Ghanaian sporting fraternity, described Mr Okraku&#8217;s appointment as a &#8220;historic&#8221; achievement and a proud moment for Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>He praised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) President\u2019s dedication, leadership, and relentless commitment to the growth of football both nationally and across the African continent.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This prestigious appointment is not only a personal milestone but also a powerful recognition of your dedication to football development,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Your new role offers Ghana an enhanced voice and a stronger platform in continental football governance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"in-article\" data-google-query-id=\"COyNo_eT-4wDFVJE9ggdoNUHbA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1002554\/Myjoyonline\/mjo-article-left_rectangle_mid1_0__container__\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gpd68hFXAAAfjWy-300x205.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gpd68hFXAAAfjWy-300x205.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gpd68hFXAAAfjWy.jpeg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Minister noted that Mr Okraku\u2019s leadership will inspire a new generation of Ghanaian and African sports leaders to aspire to excellence and global influence.<\/p>\n<p>He also commended Mr Okraku for his visionary initiatives, including the &#8220;Catch Them Young&#8221; refereeing project, the establishment of zonal football academies, and grassroots talent identification efforts, all of which have laid a strong foundation for the future of Ghanaian football.<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Adams expressed hope that Mr Okraku\u2019s new chapter at CAF would bring even greater opportunities to deepen the renewal of the domestic game, revitalise the Ghana Premier League, empower women&#8217;s football, and nurture young talents across the country.<\/p>\n<p>He pledged the Ministry\u2019s full support as Mr Okraku works with stakeholders to uplift African football to new heights and restore Ghana\u2019s prominence in the global football community.<\/p>\n<div id=\"in-article1\" data-google-query-id=\"CO2No_eT-4wDFVJE9ggdoNUHbA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1002554\/Myjoyonline\/mjo-article-left_rectangle_mid1_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Congratulations once again, Mr. President. We are proud of you and wish you every success in this distinguished role,&#8221; he Adams concluded.<\/p>\n<div class=\"autors-widget\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has congratulated Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku on his appointment as the 2nd Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). 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