Audio By Carbonatix
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the FIFA Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee.
His appointment spans a four-year term, from 2025 to 2029.
In this new role, Kurt will lead FIFA’s strategic efforts and reforms aimed at combating racism and all forms of discrimination in football worldwide.
He will be supported by Mark Wade of Bermuda, who has been appointed Deputy Chairperson, alongside 19 other members drawn from FIFA’s member associations.
Kurt previously served as President of the West African Football Union (WAFU Zone B) for two consecutive terms before his elevation to the position of 2nd Vice President of CAF.
Meanwhile, the General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association, Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq, has been appointed as a member of the FIFA Legal Committee.
His appointment, in line with the relevant provisions of the FIFA Statutes and FIFA Governance Regulations, also spans a four-year term from 2025 to 2029.
The FIFA Legal Committee is responsible for advising and assisting the FIFA Council on legal matters, including statutory interpretation, regulatory frameworks, and governance issues within global football.
Latest Stories
-
This is an attempt to break the Minority caucus – Patricia Appiagyei on alleged GH¢70k payment
38 minutes -
‘OSP hasn’t contacted me’ – Patricia Appiagyei assures cooporation if invited
52 minutes -
I find it strange that this memo was purportedly written by me – Patricia Appiagyei
1 hour -
Ayariga calls for stronger church partnership to tackle sanitation, environmental challenges
1 hour -
I don’t think we have an industry – Patchbay Band manager
2 hours -
Patchbay Band questions recognition of live bands in Ghana’s music industry
2 hours -
Newsfile to discuss SOEs’ GH¢19.8bn profit, dissolution of 9 boards, CJ’s visits to SOEs, GH¢70k gift rejection
2 hours -
BoG warns against spraying, defacing and using cedi notes for decorations
2 hours -
Adwumawura: Selected applicants to receive notifications from today – NEIP CEO
2 hours -
‘Fake memo’ fabricated to smear me – Patricia Appiagyei
2 hours -
ATLF2026: Culture, investment and tourism take centre stage as Africa’s tourism leaders gather in Polokwane
3 hours -
TI-Ghana and GACC demand full disclosure over alleged GH¢70,000 Appointments Committee payment
3 hours -
UN approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa’s true size
3 hours -
Spring Agro Industries urges Ghanaians to choose local rice as imports dominate market
3 hours -
Youths in Oti push for stronger policies on SRHR and gender-based violence
3 hours