{
  "id": 10917741,
  "title": "Kurt Okraku must resign after Ghana’s poor AFCON start – Former NSA Board Chairman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/kurt-okraku-must-resign-after-ghanas-poor-afcon-start-former-nsa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T10:29:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/kurt-okraku-must-resign-after-ghanas-poor-afcon-start-former-nsa-board-chairman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ghanaian National Sports Authority (NSA) Board Chairman Seth Panwum has called for GFA president Kurt Okraku to resign following the Black Stars' disappointing start to the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Ghana has suffered two consecutive defeats in Group C, leaving them without a point and under intense scrutiny. The team's poor performances against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia have raised concerns about the quality of management, preparation, and tactical execution. Panwum highlighted that Ghana's future should not be solely determined by player injuries and suspensions, but rather by the effectiveness of the team's leadership and strategy. He emphasized the need for a new leadership direction to help the national team rebuild, reform, and restore its reputation on the international stage. The Black Stars will attempt to keep their AFCON hopes alive with double-header matches against Somalia in October.",
  "summary": "Former National Sports Authority (NSA) Board Chairman Seth Panwum has called on Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku to resign following the Black Stars’ poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ghana have suffered defeats in both of their opening Group C matches, leaving the four-time African champions without a […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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