GFA boss Kurt Okraku chairs WAFU Zone B meeting in Addis Ababa

Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, who also heads WAFU Zone B as President, chaired a meeting of Presidents and General Secretaries of the seven member associations that make up West Africa Zone B on October 20, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

This meeting was held on the sidelines of the 46th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, who graced the meeting as a Special Guest, was warmly welcomed by President Simeon-Okraku. The CAF President was accompanied by CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba and Sarah Makuna, Head of the Member Associations Division.

The discussions revolved around supporting and growing football in the West Africa Zone B region.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe praised President Simeon-Okraku's exceptional leadership, emphasizing the importance of unity and harmony among zone members for the growth of the game in the region. He also highlighted President Simeon-Okraku's active involvement and support for the activities of CAF.

This meeting highlighted the collaborative efforts being engaged in by both President Patrice Motsepe and President Simeon-Okraku to advance football development in West Africa.

President Simeon-Okraku has been actively involved in various football development initiatives across the continent. Ahead of the 46th Ordinary General Assembly of CAF, he attended an Executive Committee meeting of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Nairobi, Kenya, in his capacity as WAFU Zone B President. These engagements demonstrate his commitment to promoting cooperation within the region to stimulate the growth of football at both regional and continental levels.