Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Evans Opoku Bobie, has expressed the pressing need for a comprehensive round table discussion involving key stakeholders to tackle the challenges plaguing Ghana’s football.
Amidst the recent disappointing performance of Ghana’s senior national team – The black Stars, after they were stunned 1-0 against Comoros in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Bobie in an earnest conversation with Happy FM’s Odiasempa Kwame Oware, emphasized the importance of a collective effort in finding solutions. “There needs to be a round table discussion with all stakeholders, like former players who have the technical know-how in sports, the GFA, and every major stakeholder so that the problem with our football can be identified, and solutions can be mapped out,” he stated.
Refusing to lay the blame solely on the shoulders of Black Stars’ coach, Chris Hughton, Bobie urged for a more nuanced approach to address the team’s inconsistency. “We cannot just blame the coach for the team’s inconsistency,” he stressed.
Ghana, currently standing at three points after two rounds of the World Cup Qualifiers, faces a challenging road ahead. Comoros, on the other hand, has ascended to the top of the group with four points from two matches. Despite this setback, the focus now shifts to the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to be held in Ivory Coast between January and February 2024.
Bobie’s call for a collective, inclusive discussion reflects a commitment to fostering positive change within Ghana’s football landscape, signaling a potential turning point for the Black Stars as they prepare for the AFCON next year.
