Ex-Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi has voiced confidence in the abilities of current leader Kurt Okraku to excel if he receives substantial support from all stakeholders to execute his responsibilities.
The administration headed by Kurt Okraku has frequently faced criticism, particularly in the wake of the Black Stars’ disappointing showings in recent tournaments, prompting the Save Ghana Football protest in February of this year among other complaints.
Speaking to 3Sports in an exclusive interview about Kurt Okraku’s competence and ability to turn Ghana’s football fortunes around for the better, Nyantakyi expressed his confidence in the GFA president, believing he has what it takes to put Ghana back on the map as one of the best footballing nations.
“Oh I think that he is capable, he is capable. He just deserves help. He needs the help. Everybody should help him. One thing I advise is that when it’s election time, people come with different tasks and have different candidates but let’s rally around whoever the majority elects and provide the needed support so that we can achieve the common objective,” he stated
“The common objective is to find national teams succeeding. Our football grassroots. Men’s and women’s football, everything going well. So let’s give him the support and I have no doubt that if we give him the support he will succeed”, he added.
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Under the leadership of Kurt Okraku, one notable achievement is the impressive performances of the Women’s National Team and other youth squads. However, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) acknowledges the need for improvement, particularly concerning the Men’s National Team, notably the Black Stars.
Yet, the primary concern for many is how to revitalise the fortunes of the Black Stars, especially with the approaching 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup. Ghana’s quest for an AFCON title continues, spanning a drought of 42 years.