Aduana FC general manager Takyi Arhin has defended Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku, insisting clubs and football administrators are in love with his leadership despite growing calls for his resignation.
Okraku, who has led the GFA since 2019, has faced mounting criticism following the Black Stars’ recent struggles, with former players and football administrators calling for changes at the association.
Ghana’s poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign has intensified the pressure.
The Black Stars lost 2-0 to Ivory Coast in their opening Group C match before surrendering a two-goal lead to suffer a 4-2 defeat by The Gambia in Accra, leaving them without a point from their first two matches.
However, Arhin says Okraku continues to enjoy strong support from clubs and administrators.
“As football clubs and football administrators, we’re so much in love with Kurt Okraku for everything he’s done for us,” Arhin told Sporty FM.
He pointed to what he described as significant financial and logistical support provided to clubs under Okraku’s administration.
“When it comes to the normal GFA work, Kurt Okraku is on top,” he said.
“Who thought that we’d wake up one morning and get GHC1 million? Division One clubs would have GHC120,000, boots, footballs, jerseys and free fuel coupons.”
The Black Stars’ poor start to the AFCON qualifiers also contributed to Carlos Queiroz’s departure as head coach.
The GFA, together with the Ministry of Sports have since established a five-member committee to identify his successor.
The committee is expected to submit its report to the Sports Ministry by 9 October, with the Black Stars scheduled to return to action in November for a double-header against Somalia.
