The 2nd CAF President and President of the Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the FIFA Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee. His appointment, which spans a four-year term from 2025 to 2029, marks another milestone in his distinguished leadership journey and Ghana’s growing influence in global football governance.
Under this new role, President Simeon-Okraku will lead FIFA’s strategic efforts and reforms aimed at combating racism and all forms of discrimination in football worldwide. His leadership will be instrumental in promoting equality, inclusivity and respect across all levels of the game, from grassroots to the professional stage.
He will be supported by Mark Wade of Bermuda, who has been appointed as Deputy Chairperson, alongside 19 other members from across FIFA’s Member Associations.
Mr. Simeon-Okraku’s appointment underscores FIFA’s confidence in his vision, experience and long-standing commitment to using football as a tool for unity and social transformation.
President Simeon-Okraku previously served as President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B) for two consecutive terms before his elevation to the position of 2nd Vice President of CAF, making him the third-highest-ranking official within the Confederation’s governance structure.
Since being elected as GFA President in 2019, and subsequently re-elected in 2023, he has spearheaded a bold transformation agenda that continues to drive growth, transparency, and development within Ghanaian football.
Before ascending to the highest office of Ghanaian football, Mr. Simeon-Okraku served on the Executive Committee of the GFA, contributing to key policy decisions and governance reforms. He also boasts extensive experience in football management, having previously worked as Communications and Marketing Manager of Accra Hearts of Oak, one of Ghana’s most successful clubs.
An alumnus of the University of Liverpool, Mr. Simeon-Okraku holds an MBA in Football Administration, a qualification that has equipped him with the technical and strategic expertise to navigate the evolving landscape of modern football governance.
Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku also holds qualifications and certificates in Journalism, Business Administration, Tourism amongst others.