GFA President Kurt Okraku accused of nepotism and favoritism as Alhaji Grusah releases list of Family and Friends Appointed by Kurt in the FA

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has found himself in the midst of allegations concerning appointments made within the association. Critics claim that individuals closely associated with Dreams FC have been awarded prominent positions, ranging from key roles at the GFA to positions within the national teams.

This alleged practice has drawn criticism, as it is seen as a missed opportunity for the FA to tap into a wider pool of talent and potentially achieve more favorable outcomes for Ghanaian football.

One of the key figures accusing Kurt Okraku is Fawaz Gruzah, son of Alhaji Karim Gruzah, the financier of King Faisal. Gruzah insists that the allegations of nepotism and discrimination against Okraku are not baseless, but rather supported by factual evidence.

Gruzah went on to release a list of 14 individuals whom he believes were appointed to the FA due to their personal connections with Kurt Okraku. The list includes family members, old-school friends, and associates from Dreams FC. Here are the names on the list:

1. Winifred Mawudeko Okraku, Kurt Okraku’s sister, is now the Director at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence.

2. David Alifoe, Head of Marketing at Dreams FC and brother to Mohammed Jiji Alifoe, a director at Dreams FC, is now the Deputy Director of the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence.

3. Ameenu Shardow, General Manager and Administrative Head of Dreams FC, has been appointed as the Team Manager of the Black Stars.

4. Theresa Nelly Mensah, Finance Officer of Dreams FC, now serves as the Welfare Officer of the Black Maidens.

5. Ibrahim Dosey Adam, Team Manager of Dreams FC, has assumed the role of Welfare Officer of the Black Satellites.

6. Micheal Osekere, a close confidant of Kurt Okraku, has been appointed as the Chief of Staff at the GFA.

7. Prosper Harrison Addo, a friend of Kurt Okraku from their school days, is now the General Secretary of the GFA.

8. Malik Mumuni, Welfare Officer of Dreams FC, has taken up the position of Equipment Officer for the Black Starlets.

9. Daniel Yankey, Director of Proton Sports and Service (owned by Kurt Okraku), has been appointed as the Equipment Officer for the Black Stars.

10. Abdul Karim Zito, Head Coach of Dreams FC, is now serving as the Coach of the Black Satellites.

11. Haruna Seidu, Masseur at Dreams FC, has been assigned as the Equipment Officer for the Black Galaxies (Local Black Stars).

12. Winfred Dormon, Coach at Dreams FC, has assumed the role of Assistant Coach for the Black Starlets.

13. Jamal Maraby, a friend and confidant of Kurt Okraku, has been appointed as the Head of Marketing at the GFA.

14. Dr. Philemon Mensah, Head of Medics at Dreams FC, has taken up the position of Team Doctor for the Black Satellite.

15. Ama Brobbey Williams, a relative of Kurt Okraku, has been appointed as the Head of Women’s Football Development and Event Manager at the GFA.

These allegations have sparked a heated debate within the Ghanaian football community, with calls for greater transparency and fairness in the appointment process. The GFA and Kurt Okraku are now facing scrutiny as they navigate the implications of these claims according sources from Ghanaweb