“When I am gone, people will appreciate” – Kurt Okraku

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku expresses confidence that his impact on Ghanaian football will be recognized and appreciated after he steps down from office. The GFA chief believes the true measure of his administration's success will be the long-term effects on the sport's development. During an interview with 3Sports, Okraku acknowledged the criticism that comes with leading Ghana football but remained focused on leaving a lasting legacy.

"When I am gone, just like Kwame Nkrumah, people will appreciate," Okraku stated. "And people will remember the good things that we did for Ghana football." His remarks follow the criticism he has received throughout his tenure as GFA president. Okraku sees such criticism as common, citing his predecessors as examples. Former GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi, for instance, faced criticism but led Ghana to the FIFA World Cup and an Africa Cup of Nations final.

Okraku insists he is committed to doing his part, trusting that history will eventually provide a more comprehensive evaluation of his administration. The GFA president hopes that the lasting memory of his time in office will be the positive contributions made to the advancement of Ghanaian football.