CAF 2nd Vice President and President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has been appointed as the Chairman of FIFA’s Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee, marking a significant milestone for Ghana and African football.
The appointment, confirmed by FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström, underlines Okraku’s growing influence on the global football stage and his continued commitment to promoting inclusivity and equality within the game.
The 22-member global committee will serve a four-year term and is tasked with preventing, investigating, and addressing issues of racism and discrimination across FIFA’s member associations, clubs, and competitions. Bermuda FA President Mark Wade has been named Deputy Chairperson, while Mariano Araneta of the Philippines represents the FIFA Council.
Among the committee members is A.U. Mustapha (SAN) of Nigeria, a respected figure in sports law and administration, alongside other distinguished personalities, including Lorrelle Abrams (British Virgin Islands), Irene Aguiar (Spain), Rivaldo Antonio (Guinea-Bissau), and Bennett Bailey (South Africa).
In addition, Prosper Harrison Addo, General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association, has been appointed to FIFA’s Legal Committee, further strengthening Ghana’s representation within world football’s top governance structures.
FIFA’s Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee plays a crucial role in advancing human rights, promoting diversity, and safeguarding fair play across global football. Okraku’s appointment reflects FIFA’s confidence in his leadership and his track record of advocating for integrity and development within African football.
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