I don’t meddle with player selection by coaches-Kurt Okraku

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has debunked allegations leveled against him that he has been involved in player selection and callups since assuming office.

On several occasions, Kurt Okraku has been tagged for allegedly playing a role in decision-making as far as the selection of players for the national team, the BlackStars is concerned.

He faced similar finger-pointing during the tenures of Charles Kwabena Akonnor and Otto Addo but the FA President has slammed those claims.

Addressing the media in Kumasi on Wednesday, the football administrator said “I didn’t interfere in the job of Charles Akonnor, neither did I interfere in the job of Otto Addo… and neither did I interfere in the job of Mr. Chris Hughton”.

He further stated, “They were our coaches and any other coach who will be hired by the Football Association will be given the freedom as always to deliver.”

Hughton was shown the exit, following Ghana’s abysmal performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations where they finished third in Group B after two points from three games.

The Ghana FA is currently in pursuit of a new gaffer ahead of the qualifiers in March.