Kurt Okraku meets Upper West Regional Minister, pushes for football infrastructure

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has paid a working visit to the Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing, Esq., to discuss matters of shared interest, with particular emphasis on football development and youth infrastructure.

The meeting was held at the Regional Coordinating Council in Wa on Tuesday, January 3, 2026, as part of the GFA President’s ongoing tour of the Upper West Region, aimed at strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders at the regional level.

President Simeon-Okraku expressed his sincere appreciation to the Minister for his support for football and underscored the growing demand across the region for improved playing infrastructure. He noted that the call for quality pitches has been a consistent concern raised by stakeholders during his engagements.

“I want to express my sincere gratitude for the warm reception and urge you to help push for infrastructure,” the President stated.
“The youth of this region are crying for good pitches to play on. While the GFA will continue to offer its own level of support, we urge you to use your good office to help push for good playing surfaces. Everywhere I have been, this has been the clarion call.”

He reaffirmed the Football Association’s commitment to working closely with government and other partners to meet the aspirations of young people in the Upper West Region, leveraging football as a tool for development, opportunity creation and social cohesion.

On his part, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing welcomed the GFA President and described the visit as timely and significant. He pledged his support for grassroots football by committing to sponsor Colts football in the region, a move aimed at strengthening youth development and participation.

The Minister further indicated his willingness to consider proposals that would advance discussions on football infrastructure and translate them into practical and sustainable solutions. He also called for continuous collaboration between the GFA and government, highlighting football’s unique power to unite communities and contribute to national development.

President Simeon-Okraku was led to the meeting by the Chairman of the Upper West Regional Football Association, popularly known as “Senior Minister,” Alhaji Sadugu Yahaya. He was supported by Chief of Staff, Michael Osekre; GFA Regional Football Coordinator, Daseebre Adu Asare; Dreams FC President, Jiji Alifoe Mohammed; and Senior Communication Manager at the Office of the President, Patrick Akoto.

The visit marks another important step in strengthening partnerships at the regional level, as the GFA continues to pursue inclusive, structured and sustainable football development across Ghana.

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