Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has called on Ghanaians to exercise patience with his administration as it strives to rebuild Ghanaian football. Okraku emphasized that significant time and investment are essential to return Ghana football to its former glory.

Reflecting on challenges like the “Number 12” investigative exposé, which exposed corruption within Ghana football, he noted its lasting impact on the sport’s development in the country. Speaking during the recent U15 Colts Championship in Prampram, Okraku said, “It’s important to remember where we started. There was a period when domestic leagues were inconsistent, colts football had faded, and our national teams were underperforming.”

Following the “Number 12” exposé, the government dissolved the GFA in 2018 to restore integrity, impacting both the domestic leagues and the national team, the Black Stars, who failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. This exposé also resonated across Africa, leading CAF to suspend implicated referees.

Okraku concluded that only through sustained efforts, patience, and investment can Ghanaian football rise to new heights.