A former editor of Kotoko Express, Jerome Otchere, has attributed the under-performance of the national team to fundamental flaws in its management.
Talking about JoyNews PM ExpressMr. Otchore placed the blame squarely on the shoulders of stakeholders including the Ministry of Sports, arguing that Ghana has failed to create a clear and comprehensive vision for the Black Stars.
According to him, the absence of a well-defined plan has been a major factor in the team’s recent struggles on the continental stage.
His claim comes after Ghana lost their opening match at the ongoing Afcon to Cape Verde on Sunday.
He stressed that the traditional approach of allocating funds only when the team qualifies for a tournament is insufficient.
“I don’t think as a country we have clearly defined what we want to do with our national team. to travel and that’s all.
“There is no real plan for what Ghana is doing with the Black Stars,” he told host Evans Mensah on Monday.
Mr Otchore argued that such a reactive strategy does not address the core issues affecting the performance of the Black Stars and called for a more proactive and sustained effort by the authorities.
He further questioned the lack of a comprehensive plan for the Black Stars and urged stakeholders to prioritize identifying and pursuing specific goals.
“Where [do] we want to get it [Black Stars] And if you’re talking about the quality of the players, how do you nurture the players?” he stated.
On the same show, a veteran sports broadcaster, Karl Tufuoh agreed with the former editor of Kotoko Express.
He was of the view that if the Ghana Football Association (GFA) took all the accolades when the Black Stars put in a brilliant performance, it is fair to blame them squarely for the team’s underperformance.
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