West African Football Union (WAFU) B President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, will address the General Assembly of the sub-regional bloc on Friday November 22, 2024, in Niamey, Niger.

Edwin Simeon-Okraku, who doubles as Ghana Football Association President, will deliver the opening address at the WAFU B General Assembly. He will be joined by the leadership of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The President 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, competition reform, financial sustainability, youth development and women's football amongst others.

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 WAFU Zone B comprises Ghana, Nigeria, Cote D'voire, Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo.

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