Okraku says his work for Ghana football will be appreciated later
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku believes his administration's impact on national football will be better understood after his tenure concludes. He draws parallels to the historical legacy of Kwame Nkrumah and his predecessor Kwesi Nyantakyi to contextualize current criticisms.
Why it matters
It highlights the political and public pressure surrounding sports administration in developing nations and the long-term perspective required for institutional development.
--> Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku said that the contribution of his administration to the development of the country’s football will, in his view, be more fully appreciated after his tenure ends. He acknowledged that leading Ghanaian football is accompanied by criticism, but stressed his desire to leave behind a positive legacy.
According to MyJoyOnline , Okraku told 3Sports that he is fulfilling his role in developing Ghanaian football. He compared the future assessment of his work to how, he said, Kwame Nkrumah came to be appreciated over time.
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