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GFA President Kurt Okraku turns 49 today

by Vincent Ashitey
2020-06-01
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Kurt Edwin Simon Okraku (born 1st June, 1971) is a Ghanaian football administrator who serves as the President of the Ghana Football Association since October 2019.

He beat off competition from five other candidates following a run-off at Extraordinary Congress in Accra.

After three rounds of voting, Mr. Okraku stood tall, winning with over 96% after going unopposed in the final round following George Afriyie’s concession.

Kurt Okraku is a former sports journalist and past Executive Chairman of Dreams F.C.

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He also served on various executive committees of the Ghana Football Association as well as the national team, Ghana Black Stars.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

2006 – Hospitality and Tourism Management – Manchester Trinity College, UK 2005 – MBA (Football Management) – University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK 2004 – Microsoft Certified System Engineering – Tech Connect, Manchester, UK 2003 – First Aid Course for First Aider – Manchester, UK 2001 – Advanced Certificate in Marketing – Emile Wool Colleges, London, UK 2000 – Diploma in Journalism – Ghana Institute of Journalism, Ghana 1997 – Bachelor of Arts Degree – University of Ghana, Ghana.

1997 – Certificate of Attendance: Price Water House Associates Course in contracting out and privatization for Ghana Civil Services, Ghana

HIGHLIGHTS OF FOOTBALL EXPEREINCE & ADMINISTRATION

2018: Chairman, Local Black Stars Committee 2017-2018: Chairman, MTN FA Cup Committee 2016-2017: Vice Chairman, MTN FA Cup Committee 2015–2018: Member, GFA Executive Committee 2010-2016: Member, MTN FA Cup Committee 2011-to date: Executive Chairman, Dreams Football Club & its feeder clubs Still Believe FC – 2nd division club, In God We Trust SC – colts club,  Dreams Tamale FC – 2nd division club

2011: General Manager, Wassaman FC

2009: Formed Dreams Football Club

2008-2010: Administrative Manager, Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA)

2006–2007: Communications and Marketing Director, Accra Hearts of Oak SC

2004-2009: Director, Proton Marketing and Management Service, UK Consultant

2003-2007: Consultant, Jehovah Nisi International Soccer Promotions, Israel

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2001-2005: Consultant, All Sports Management Consult, Manchester

1999-2000: Deputy Sports Editor, Network Broadcasting Ltd (Radio Gold)

1998-19999: Sports Editor, Groove FM, Accra

1997-1998: Public Relations Department, Ministry of Youth & Sports (Ghana)

1996-1999: Public Relations Officer, Afienya Untied FC – Tema, Ghana

1996-1999: Sports Producer/Presenter, Radio Universe 105.7fm

Early Ages: -Director, Jawara Babies Colts Club – Owner, Shorting Stars FC Colts Club, Achimota, Accra

PUBLICATIONS & CONFERENCES

2005 – How can financing of football clubs in Ghana be improved? Liverpool Mgt School, University of Liverpool, UK 2005 – Broadcasting Revenue: Has the bubble burst? – Football Industry Group Conference, Liverpool, UK 2004 – SOCCEREX- “When football meets business”- Annual Participant in various countries 2004 – GOODMANS – Maximizing IP Rights in football Conference – Surrey.

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