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President Simeon-Okraku passes Integrity Test for CAF Executive Committee Elections
President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has been cleared to contest for a slot on the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after passing the mandatory Integrity test.
The Ghana Football Association President will run unopposed for the seat representing WAFU Zone B.
This is a clear indication that President Simeon-Okraku has the full backing of WAFU Zone B, putting him in pole position to ascend to the Executive Committee of CAF.
Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku is in his second term as President of the Ghana Football Association after assuming the role in October 2019. He has been the President of WAFU Zone B since May 2021.
The elections will be held in March 2025 at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) at the Marriot Hotel Mena House in Cairo, Egypt.
GFA COMMUNICATIONS
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
GFA COMMUNICATIONS
