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Sharaf Mahama ‘clashed’ with Kurt Okraku after Ghana lost to Angola in Kumasi – Atta Poku alleges

Sports journalist Collins Atta Poku has disclosed a confrontation that took place between Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku and Sharaf Mahama, son of President John Mahama, after Ghana lost to Angola in the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

According to Atta Poku, he was in the United States when an individual who was present at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium informed him that the crowd was furious after the Black Stars lost 1-0 to Angola.

He noted that Sharaf Mahama, who was also upset, went to the dressing room to express his grievances to Kurt Okraku about the team’s performance.

Speaking on Sompa FM, Atta Poku clarified that though the conversation was tense, with everyone upset about the Black Stars’ performance, it put pressure on Kurt Okraku.

“I was in the US, and someone called me. After the match against Angola in Kumasi, which we lost, some people were angry. Sharaf Mahama stormed the dressing room, took pictures, and expressed his displeasure with Kurt over the team’s terrible performance. In fact, they put pressure on Kurt,” he said in Twi.

The Black Stars’ loss to Angola 1-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium was their first defeat at the venue in many years, leaving most Ghanaians outraged.

The team’s performance did not improve, as they went on to lose and draw their subsequent games, ultimately failing to qualify for the 2025 AFCON.

Watch the interview below:

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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