By Simon Asare
Accra, Jan. 2, GNA – Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has called on stakeholders to embrace unity and professionalism as the country’s football governing body targets major strides in 2026.
“This new year presents us with fresh opportunities and a collective responsibility to build on the progress we have made at all levels,” Mr Okraku said in a new year statement.
He pledged to strengthen domestic competitions, nurture young talent and ensure national teams “continue to compete with distinction on the continental and global stage”.
Okraku said the GFA would remain “resolute in enforcing robust judicial process, integrity standards and regulatory frameworks to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability across all competitions and governing structures.”
Reflecting on 2025, he highlighted key achievements, including the Black Stars’ qualification for the 2026 World Cup, the Black Queens’ third-place finish at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, and the Black Starlets’ qualification for the Africa U-17 Championship, among others.
“Despite the challenges faced in 2025, lessons learnt have informed improvements that will be experienced in our journey ahead.Together we must uphold the integrity of the game we all love,” he said.
Mr Okraku expressed gratitude to fans, officials and partners for their contributions to the sport’s growth and wished “greater success, unity and joy” for Ghanaian football in the year ahead.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade