Football clubs and football administrators are in love with Kurt Okraku's administration - Takyi Arhin

Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin has defended Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku amid growing calls for him to step down, insisting that clubs and administrators are in love with the current administration.

Okraku, who has led the GFA since 2019, has faced increasing criticism over the Black Stars' performances in recent years, with former players and football administrators calling for changes at the association.

Ghana's poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers has intensified the pressure.

The Black Stars lost 2-0 to Ivory Coast in their opening Group C match before suffering a 4-2 defeat by The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium, leaving them without a point from their first two games.

However, Arhin believes Okraku continues to enjoy strong support from clubs and football administrators because of the work done by the GFA under his leadership.

"As football clubs and football administrators, we're so much in love with Kurt Okraku for everything he's done for us," Arhin told Sporty FM.

He also pointed to the financial and logistical support provided to clubs during Okraku's tenure.

"When it comes to the normal GFA work, Kurt Okraku is on top," Arhin said.

"Who thought that we'd wake up one morning and get GHC1 million? Division One clubs would have GHC120,000, boots, footballs, jerseys and free fuel coupons."

The Black Stars' difficult start to the AFCON qualifiers also contributed to the departure of coach Carlos Queiroz, who stepped down from his position after Ghana's opening two defeats.

The GFA has since established a five-member committee to identify a new head coach for the national team.

The committee is expected to submit its report to the Sports Ministry on 9 October, with the Black Stars due to regroup in November for a double-header against Somalia.