Kurt Okraku explains decision to step down as WAFU Zone B President after CAF appointment

Second Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Kurt Okraku, has explained his decision to resign as President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B, following his recent elevation to the CAF Executive Committee.

Okraku, who was appointed by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe during a weekend meeting in Accra, said stepping down from his WAFU role was a strategic move aimed at maintaining a strong focus on Ghanaian football while also creating room for others to take up leadership responsibilities within the sub-region.

“At all times, you need to study yourself, the space you belong to and react appropriately. Maybe as a human being, you may think you are capable of doing it (combining three roles) but it (may not be the best),” he said.

“I think allowing my other colleagues to serve on the WAFU level will give me that space so that I don’t lose track of what is happening in Ghana," he added.

In his new CAF role, Okraku replaces Ahmed Yahya and joins Faouzi Lekjaa, who has been named First Vice-President, succeeding Senegal FA President Augustine Senghor.

Meanwhile, Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau is expected to succeed Okraku as the new WAFU Zone B President.