227:(FIFA), with the president of the Republic of Ghana dissolving the Ghana FA in 2017. Upon his election as the new GFA president, the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino sent a congratulatory message to him and members of the new Executive Council of the GFA. Kurt E.S Okraku chaired the Ghana Football Association FA Cup committee. Speaking on the numbers of players who leave the Ghanaian Leagues to join foreign leagues, he mentioned that there will be a need for investment in local leagues to help curb the situation.
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The GFA announced the exclusive list for its presidential election on Monday August 4, 2023, confirming that the incumbent, Kurt Okraku, and the former GFA vice president, George
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200:(1997–98) and the sports editor for Groove FM (1998–99). Between 1999 and 2000, he was the Deputy Sports Editor, Network Broadcasting Ltd, owners of Radio Gold. He was the Communications and Marketing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak S.C. between 2006 and 2007.
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740:"Fifa President congratulates Kurt Okraku, Executive Council Members"
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