Ghana Football Association (GFA) Senior Manager of Communications Patrick Akoto has been appointed Assistant General Coordinator for the WAFU-B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament in Burkina Faso.Akoto, who also serves as Assistant Editor of GHANAsoccernet, is among five Ghanaian officials designated for the competition, scheduled to take place in Ouagadougou from October 10 to 23, 2026.According to an official letter from the West African Football Union Zone B (WAFU-B) dated September 30, Akoto will serve in an administrative role during the regional tournament.His appointment comes on the back of his experience in football administration and communications, with responsibilities spanning the Ghanaian football landscape.He will work alongside the WAFU-B Secretariat and the Local Organising Committee in coordinating the competition’s operations, including logistics, match coordination and media activities, as well as supporting participating teams and officials.Four other Ghanaian officials have also been appointed for the tournament. Alex Kortey will serve as a member of the commission and assessor, Emmanuel Kpeh will handle information technology, while Selom Yao Bless and Seth Abletor have been named referee and assistant referee, respectively.Akoto’s appointment adds to Ghana’s representation in the organisation and delivery of the regional youth competition, which serves as part of the pathway to the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.



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