Decline of football started before Kurt Okraku came Barimah Atuahene
Former Heerts of Oak Board Member Barimah Atuahene has disregarded Claims that Ghana Football’s decline began below the tenure of ghana soccer affiliation (GFA) President Kurt Okraku.
Per him, the challenges facing the country’s football panorama predate Okraku’s administration.
In most modern years, Ghana’s football fortunes possess dwindled, with the Sunless Stars failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and suffering a disappointing community-stage exit at the 2023 AFCON.
Then again, the Sunless Satellites possess secured a draw at the U-20 AFCON, offering a glance of hope.
He additionally criticized the different direction of for the nationwide team, arguing that some gamers who barely characteristic for his or her clubs nonetheless bag call-ups.
“It’s miles now not correct Kurt Okrakuâfootball has been declining for years. Within the past, gamers had been highly dedicated when playing for Ghana, but now, they are correct playing,” he told Asempa FM.
“There are some gamers who play supreme ten minutes or three minutes for his or her clubs, but they earn called as much as the Sunless Stars. How can they make?”
Despite concerns over financial mismanagement and transparency within the GFA, there stays optimism about Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification advertising campaign.