Derrick Okraku grew up in Accra, Ghana, and has spent the last 9 years working in various roles within the football industry. He earned his first degree in Development Communication from the University for Development Studies before pursuing a Postgraduate Bachelor of Law at Central University. Derrick further advanced his education by obtaining a Master’s in International Sports Law from ISDE in Spain and a Sports Philosophy certification from Cambridge University, UK. He first joined Blue Crow Sports Group in June 2022 during the group’s acquisition of Leganés.