Niger awaits WAFU B President Kurt Okraku ahead of General Assembly

Niger’s capital, Niamey, is awaiting the arrival of Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku ahead of WAFU B General Assembly, scheduled for Friday November 22, 2024.Niger is set to welcome delegates from across seven Member Associations (MAs) as it prepares to host the WAFU B General Assembly in Niamey.With the event set to also bring together the leadership from CAF, Niger’s preparations reflect its readiness to be at the centre of the sub-regional football discussions.The agenda for the congress day will feature key discussions about the future of football in the region.Kurt 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 WAFU B’s football future and reaffirm his commitment to developing football in the sub-region, increase competitiveness and build on the successful collaboration of all seven Member Associations (MAs).He is also expected to highlight his shared 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.