{
  "id": 10994300,
  "title": "Calls grow as Ghanaians demand for Kurt Okraku’s resignation after Black Stars poor AFCON start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/calls-grow-as-ghanaians-demand-for-kurt-okrakus-resignation-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:06:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/calls-grow-as-ghanaians-demand-for-kurt-okrakus-resignation-after-black-stars-poor-afcon-start/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Calls for Kurt Okraku's resignation intensify after Ghana's poor start in AFCON qualifiers\n\nThe Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kurt Okraku, is under mounting pressure to resign following the Black Stars' disappointing opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast last Thursday, followed by a 4-2 loss to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday. The latest loss has further fueled criticism of the Ghana football leadership, with politicians, former sports administrators, and frustrated supporters demanding major changes.\n\nTensions reached a boiling point after the match against The Gambia, with angry supporters confronting Okraku at the stadium. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has renewed his call for the disbandment of the Black Stars and the GFA, suggesting a two-year ban from FIFA to allow for proper rebuilding. Member of Parliament Isaac Boamah-Nyarko has also called for the dissolution of the GFA and a complete overhaul of Ghana's football structure, emphasizing the need for a grassroots-focused approach.\n\nFormer NSA board chairman Seth Panwum has echoed these sentiments, stating that the defeats reflect a worrying decline in the standards of the national team and calling on Okraku to step down. Panwum argues that the result should prompt a reevaluation of the current approach and a comprehensive process of rebuilding, reform, and restoration for Ghana football.\n\nThese demands have placed significant pressure on head coach Carlos Queiroz and his players, who will now aim to revive their qualification campaign in October with a double-header against Somalia at the Accra Sports Stadium. Ghana is seeking to return to the continental tournament after missing out on the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, a setback that has further fueled calls for change.",
  "summary": "Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku is facing growing calls to resign after the Black Stars suffered defeats in their opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ghana began their Group C campaign with a 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast last Thursday before throwing away a two-goal lead to […]",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Vincent Assafuah: Kurt Okraku’s existence has brought shame to Ghana football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/vincent-assafuah-kurt-okrakus-existence-has-brought-shame-to-ghana",
        "published": "2026-09-30T11:56:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Effia MP calls for Kurt Okraku’s removal, overhaul of Ghana football structure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/effia-mp-calls-for-kurt-okrakus-removal-overhaul-of-ghana-football",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:31:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Langabel advises Kurt Okraku to vacate GFA presidency after two terms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/langabel-advises-kurt-okraku-to-vacate-gfa-presidency-after-two-terms",
        "published": "2026-09-30T16:44:52.000Z"
      }
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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."
}