Abdul-Salam Yakubu names Andre Ayew, three others as potential GFA presidential candidates for 2027 election

The new Edubiase FC president and owner, Abdul-Salam Yakubu, has revealed that several football figures are planning to vie for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidency in the 2027 election. Speaking to Oyerepa FM, Yakubu confirmed that Samuel Annim Addo, Ralph Gyambrah, Elloeny Amande, and former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew are among the potential candidates.

Yakubu further hinted that former GFA presidential candidate George Afriyie might also consider running, although he had not yet received confirmation of his intentions. The GFA is set to hold its next elective congress in October 2027, and the race to lead the association could be highly competitive, given that the incumbent president Kurt Okraku's term limit has been extended to three consecutive terms.

The amendment to the GFA constitution has left Okraku's future uncertain, as he may choose to run for a third term. Among the candidates mentioned by Yakubu, Annim Addo has a background in GFA administration, having served on the Executive Council and currently manages Asamoah Gyan. Gyambrah, on the other hand, has experience in regional football administration, having been a chairman of the Brong Ahafo Regional Football Association.

Amande is the CEO of Karela United and has previously run for a position on the GFA Executive Council, though he was unsuccessful. Finally, Andre Ayew, a former captain of the Ghana national team, currently serves as the CEO of Nania FC.