One of the biggest concerns he raised was the restriction on alcohol sponsorship. Okraku told the committee that the GFA had lost a proposed sponsorship agreement with Guinness Ghana Limited worth more than US$5 million annually after the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) declined to approve it.

"We were approached by Guinness Ghana Limited wanting to invest heavily in the Ghana Premier League. We did whatever we had to do. We had a series of meetings. At the end, FDA said no. The deal was, if I'm not mistaken, over $5 million a year. We lost it," he said.

The report, published by GhanaWeb on Saturday, November 7, 2026, He also disclosed that Ghana's 20 national teams had been depending on one bus bought in 2008. The vehicle has now broken down, forcing the GFA to hire a bus during the most recent international football window. This revelation has raised questions about the level of support available to national teams preparing for major competitions.

Another issue was the cost of importing football equipment. Okraku said the GFA sometimes struggles to clear playing kits at the ports because of import duties. He also called for a review of the 17.5 per cent VAT charged on football match tickets, arguing that the tax burden makes it harder to support the sport.

The GFA president also addressed Ghana's long wait for another Africa Cup of Nations trophy. The Black Stars last won the competition in 1982, and Okraku asked the committee to arrange a private meeting to discuss what he described as sensitive reasons behind the country's 44-year trophy drought.

He further admitted that Ghana lacks important structures needed for lasting football success. He called for more investment in grassroots football, youth development, coach education, scouting and quality playing facilities.

Okraku also reminded the committee that the GFA is a private organisation, not a government institution, although it works with the state on football matters. He maintained that the association should have room to manage its commercial partnerships.

On player selection, he rejected claims that the GFA interferes in the Black Stars' squad decisions, insisting that the responsibility rests with the technical team.

These revelations have placed both the GFA and government under fresh pressure to explain how Ghana football can move forward. While the association says it needs more support, critics will also expect it to account for its own decisions and performance.