{
  "id": 12807837,
  "title": "I am not desperate to become GFA president – George Afriyie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/i-am-not-desperate-to-become-gfa-president-george-afriyie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T06:23:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/i-am-not-desperate-to-become-gfa-president-george-afriyie/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has clarified his motives, stating that he is not motivated by a desire to assume the presidency of the association. Afriyie, who lost the 2019 GFA presidential election to Kurt Okraku, has been mentioned as a potential candidate for the next election. However, he has asserted that his main focus is on enhancing the growth of Ghana football. He expressed his sentiments to Sporty FM, emphasizing that he is more driven by the objective of benefiting Ghana football rather than seeking the top position at the GFA. Afriyie's remarks come as there is mounting pressure for GFA president Kurt Okraku to step down due to Ghana's disappointing performance in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Ghana has lost both of their Group C matches against Ivory Coast and The Gambia, leaving them without any points. Afriyie has also raised concerns about the implementation of several commitments made during Okraku's tenure, such as initiatives to enhance infrastructure for Colts football and establish collaborations between Ghana Premier League clubs and grassroots teams. The ex-GFA vice-president is advocating for broader structural reforms, asserting that alterations are necessary to bolster the administration and development of football in Ghana. The upcoming GFA presidential election is set to take place in October 2027.",
  "summary": "Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie says his priority is to improve Ghana football rather than pursue the presidency of the association. Afriyie, who lost to Kurt Okraku in the 2019 GFA presidential election, has been mentioned as a potential candidate to lead the association in the next election. But Afriyie says he […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "George Afriyie questions Kurt Okraku over Colts football promises",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/george-afriyie-questions-kurt-okraku-over-colts-football-promises",
        "published": "2026-10-08T06:20:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}