Former Ghana League Clubs Association chairman Kudjoe Fianoo has called for greater accountability in Ghana football, emphasizing that officials involved in decisions affecting the Black Stars must take responsibility for the team's results. Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign has gotten off to a disappointing start, with losses to Ivory Coast and The Gambia. The Black Stars currently sit at the bottom of Group C without a point from their first two matches.
Speaking on Sporty FM, Fianoo questioned the processes behind the formation of the national team's technical team, arguing that those responsible for key decisions should be held accountable when things go wrong. He expressed concern about Ghana's approach to competitions, stating that losing a tournament is part of the game if a team has given its best. However, he noted that Ghana's approach seems lacking, as they are unlikely to win even one match.
Fianoo challenged the notion that coaching appointments are made solely by the individual selected to lead the team. He stated that assessments are done and those involved in these assessments and appointments should share responsibility for the team's performance, rather than taking credit only when results are positive. This, he believes, will promote accountability in the team's management.
The veteran football administrator warned that failure to qualify for the 2027 AFCON would raise serious questions about the management and direction of the national team. He emphasized that this would be a significant performance failure, and not just a minor setback. Fianoo's comments come as the Ghana Football Association confirmed that an interim technical team will lead the Black Stars in their two-legged 2027 AFCON qualifying tie against Somalia in November.
Fianoo's concerns about Ghana football extend beyond the senior national team, which he described as the country's flagship side. He stated that challenges facing Ghana football are widespread, affecting the sport from the ground up. This, he believes, needs to be addressed to ensure the long-term success of the national team.
The Ghana Football Association has extended the deadline for applications for the vacant head coach position to 15 October 2026. This move is seen as an effort to revamp the team's management and technical team. Fianoo's call for accountability is timely, as the association seeks to fill the coaching position and improve the team's performance.
As the Black Stars prepare to face Somalia in their 2027 AFCON qualifying tie, Fianoo's comments have sparked a renewed debate about accountability in Ghana football. The team's performance will be closely watched, and the management's decisions will come under scrutiny. The association's efforts to revamp the team's management and technical team will be crucial in determining the team's success.
Key points
- Former GHALCA chairman Kudjoe Fianoo calls for greater accountability in Ghana football.
- Ghana's Black Stars have had a disappointing start to their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.
- The Ghana Football Association has extended the deadline for applications for the vacant head coach position.
