{
  "id": 12145554,
  "title": "Kurt Okraku must not be judged by Black Stars performances – Aduana FC General Manager",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/kurt-okraku-must-not-be-judged-by-black-stars-performances-aduana-fc",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T12:11:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/kurt-okraku-must-not-be-judged-by-black-stars-performances-aduana-fc-general-manager/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin has advised against judging Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku solely based on the performance of the Black Stars football team. This advice comes amid mounting criticism over Ghana’s disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. The Black Stars suffered two opening defeats, losing 2-0 to Ivory Coast and 4-2 to The Gambia, leaving them at the bottom of Group C without a point.\n\nArunin believes that the Black Stars’ poor performance should not be used as the sole measure to evaluate Okraku’s leadership. He emphasized that the GFA’s primary responsibility lies in overseeing the country’s national teams, while the state also plays a crucial role in funding and supporting them. Arhin stressed the need to separate the GFA’s duties from the national team’s performance, arguing that the GFA acts as a custodian of the national team, not the other way around.\n\nHailing Okraku’s support for clubs, particularly the recent financial assistance to Ghana Premier League teams, Arhin highlighted the significant benefits this has brought to the clubs and administrators alike. He noted that Okraku has excelled in his core administrative roles, praising the GFA’s efforts. Arhin called for increased state investment in national teams to improve their performance.\n\nThe Black Stars now face Somalia in a double-header in November, aiming to improve their qualification prospects. Meanwhile, the GFA has formed a five-member committee to oversee the search for a new head coach, following Carlos Queiroz's departure. The committee is set to submit its recommendations to the Sports Ministry by October 9.",
  "summary": "Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin says Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku should not be judged solely on the performance of the Black Stars. Okraku and his administration have faced mounting criticism following Ghana’s poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. The Black Stars have lost their opening […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Takyi Arhin advises not to judge GFA president Kurt Okraku based on Black Stars' performance.",
    "Ghana's Black Stars lost both opening AFCON qualifying matches, failing to secure a point.",
    "Arhin praises Okraku's support for clubs and calls for increased state investment in national teams."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Football clubs ‘are in love’ with Kurt Okraku – Aduana FC boss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/football-clubs-are-in-love-with-kurt-okraku-aduana-fc-boss",
        "published": "2026-10-05T11:28:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Football clubs and administrators are ‘in love’ with Kurt Okraku – Aduana FC chief Takyi Arhin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/football-clubs-and-administrators-are-in-love-with-kurt-okraku-aduana",
        "published": "2026-10-05T12:46:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}