The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has praised former Ghanaian leader J.A Kufuor for his significant contributions to the development of football during his time in office.
Before becoming president, Kufuor served as the chairman of Asante Kotoko, one of Ghana’s leading football clubs, and played a key role in the club’s growth.
Under J.A Kufuor’s leadership, the Black Stars secured their first World Cup qualification in 2006. This was a historic moment for the team as they made a meaningful impact at their debut appearance at the World Cup.
During the launch of the J.A Kufuor Cup, Kurt Okraku emphasized Kufuor’s enduring commitment to football development in the country and pledged his support for the upcoming J.A Kufuor Cup, scheduled for Sunday, February 18, 2024.
“Our President played his part and continues to play his part in developing our football. From his time as the leader of Asante Kotoko to taking us to the World Cup in 2006,” Okraku stated.
To show their solidarity, Okraku and a group of selected individuals have committed to purchasing 5,000 tickets for the foundation, which will be distributed among football enthusiasts.
Expressing the GFA’s unwavering support for the event, Okraku affirmed, “The GFA is very supportive of this cause, we have given our blessing and will be at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday to fully support this special game.”
Okraku urged Ghanaians to come out in large numbers to support the two teams as they compete in this significant fixture. He encouraged everyone to witness the exciting encounter at the heart of Ghanaian football.
The J.A Kufuor Cup, which will take place at the Baba Yara Stadium, will feature a match between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC as they battle it out for the trophy.
