WAFU B President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku arrived in Niamey, Niger on Thursday November 21, 2024, to participate in the 17th General Assembly of the sub-regional body.
The President was met on arrival at the Diori Hamani International Airport by the Nigerien Football Federation President, Colonel-Major Djibrilla Hima Hamidou and WAFU B Executive Director Philippe Tchere.
President Simeon-Okraku, who doubles as the Ghana Football Association President, will deliver the opening address at the WAFU B General Assembly, scheduled to take place at the Raddison Blu Hotel in Niamey on Friday November 22, 2024. He will be joined by the leadership of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
He is attending the WAFU B General Assembly in the company of Ghana Football Association General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo, Ghana legend and 1978 African Footballer of the Year, 'Golden Boy' Abdul Razak.
The General Assembly is being attended by top African Football officials including Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) President, Samuel Eto'o, as well as Presidents and General Secretaries of WAFU B Member Associations (MAs).
The 17th WAFU B General Assembly is being hosted by Niger, marking a notable occasion in the country’s football history. The arrival of these officials highlights the importance of this assembly for zonal football, as it serves as a platform for discussing key decisions and policies that will shape the future of the sport in the sub-region.
President Edwin Simeon-Okraku is expected to outline his vision for the future of the WAFU B football zone and reaffirm his commitment to developing football in the sub-region, increase competitiveness and work on ensuring successful collaboration amongst the seven Member Associations (MAs) of the region.
He is also expected to lay further emphasis on his vision of inclusivity, creativity, innovation and steadfast commitment to excellence during the General Assembly in Niamey.
The WAFU B President is also expected to touch on a wide range of issues including but not limited to infrastructure, governance, competition reform, financial sustainability, youth development and women's football amongst others. The meeting also provides an opportunity for member associations to discuss collaborative efforts aimed at elevating the standards of football in the sub-region.
Under Simeon-Okraku's strong and visionary leadership, WAFU B has seen new competitions introduced as the Ghana FA leader is poised to continue his journey of transforming football in the sub-region.
President Simeon-Okraku has worked tirelessly to revive competitions and bring modernity to football administration in the Zone.
The WAFU B General Assembly will chart a course for football growth, unity and success during the gathering of Member Associations.
The General Assembly is the supreme legislative organ of the football bloc where key decisions are made for implementation by the WAFU Zone B Secretariat.
The warm reception at the Diori Hamani International Airport and the preparations at Raddison Blu Hotel demonstrate Niger's readiness to facilitate a successful assembly. The gathering is anticipated to pave the way for new initiatives and partnerships that will enhance football in the zone.
The WAFU Zone B comprises Ghana, Nigeria, Cote D'voire, Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo.
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