For the past months, Kurt Okraku appears to have been moving closer to the centre of African and world football politics.

From major international gatherings to high-level CAF assignments, the Ghana Football Association president has increasingly found himself in the company of some of the biggest figures in the game.

And naturally, one question is beginning to follow him:

Are the stars aligning for Kurt Okraku to eventually become CAF president?

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Okraku’s growing continental profile is difficult to ignore.

He currently serves as CAF’s second vice-president, placing him directly behind Patrice Motsepe in the confederation’s leadership structure.

His position has given him a much more prominent role in major CAF activities and continental football politics.

In recent months, he has been visible at several high-profile events.

He was recently in The Gambia, representing CAF president Motsepe during the country’s football federation elections.

He was also among the prominent football administrators at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final, while his presence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup placed him alongside some of the most powerful figures in global football.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Okraku was spotted in Zurich, where FIFA officials were involved in efforts to address the crisis surrounding Nigerian football and avoid the possibility of sanctions.

Individually, these appearances may mean little.

Together, however, they paint an interesting picture of an administrator whose profile is expanding beyond Ghana.

And then there is the speculation.

For some time now, there have been suggestions that Okraku could eventually set his sights on succeeding Motsepe as CAF president.

The speculation has gained further attention because Okraku is no longer simply a national federation president attending CAF meetings.

He is now part of the organisation’s top leadership.

Even within Ghana, prominent football figures have previously suggested that he has the potential to rise to CAF’s top job.

But there is a crucial caveat: Okraku has not publicly declared that he intends to contest the CAF presidency.

So, for now, this remains a question of political positioning rather than an announced campaign.

Still, the timing is fascinating.

At home, Okraku faces growing pressure over the direction of Ghana football. The Black Stars’ struggles, disappointing performances from some national teams and concerns about the development of the domestic game have fuelled criticism of his administration.

One recent analysis noted that Ghana’s FIFA ranking has fallen significantly during his tenure and that the Black Stars have struggled for consistent tournament success.

There is also growing talk of André Ayew potentially challenging for the GFA presidency.

That could make Okraku’s next move particularly intriguing.

Could he remain in Ghana and fight for a third term?

Or could his increasing visibility within CAF be the beginning of something much bigger?

The pieces are certainly there: the position, the access, the visibility and the growing continental influence.

Whether they eventually add up to a CAF presidential campaign remains to be seen.

But as Okraku continues to mingle with the biggest names in football, the question is becoming harder to ignore:

Are we watching the early stages of Kurt Okraku’s journey towards becoming CAF president?

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