Kurt Okraku did not influenced my appointment as Ghanaman Soccer Centre director – Winnifred Mawudeku

The Director of the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Winnifred Mawudeku, has denied suggestions that her relationship with Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku influenced her appointment.

Mawudeku has served as director of the facility since Okraku assumed office as GFA president, prompting questions about whether their family ties played a role in her recruitment.

However, speaking to Sporty FM, Mawudeku dismissed the claims, describing Okraku as her brother but insisting that they had never crossed paths professionally because of their different career backgrounds.

She maintained that the GFA president had no involvement in the process that led to her appointment.

“The GFA president [Kurt Okraku] is my brother… but our paths never crossed [professionally]. He’s always been into football, and I’m into management. He never played any role in me getting this job,” she said.

Mawudeku further insisted that her application was assessed on its merits, adding that those responsible for the recruitment process were unaware of her relationship with the GFA president.

She explained that she does not use Okraku as her surname, noting that her official academic certificates bear the name Winnifred Mawudeku.

“Nobody even knew I was related to him when I applied for the job. I don’t even use the surname Okraku. The name on my certificates is Winnifred Mawudeku,” she added.