Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has emerged as a potential contender for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidency ahead of next year’s elections.
Ghana’s all-time leading goalscorer is being linked with the top position amid reports that incumbent president Kurt Okraku may not seek a third term. However, Gyan has yet to officially declare his intention to contest the election as speculation continues over the future leadership of Ghana football.
The development follows a controversial amendment to the GFA statutes and constitution at the association’s 2025 Congress at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.
The amendment extended the presidential term limit from two four-year terms to three, fuelling speculation that Okraku, who also serves as the second vice-president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), would seek another mandate.
However, his administration has faced increasing scrutiny following Ghana’s disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign.
The Black Stars also failed to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, missing the tournament for the first time in more than two decades.
With uncertainty surrounding Okraku’s political future, Gyan has emerged as a possible candidate to lead Ghana’s football governing body, according to Joy Sports’ Muftawu Nabila Abdulai.
The former Sunderland and Al Ain striker remains Ghana’s record goalscorer and Africa’s leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history. He has also held several roles under Okraku’s administration and currently serves as an ambassador for Ghana’s national teams.
Gyan is not the only individual being linked with the GFA presidency, as several football administrators and former players are reportedly considering contesting the position.
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