Former Minister for Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, has criticised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over its decision to convert the official residence of the Black Stars head coach into a technical directorate office.
The property, acquired in 2018 for use by national team coaches, has reportedly been reassigned by the GFA, a move that has triggered widespread public debate, with sections of fans and media calling for state intervention.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Asiamah described the decision as “misguided” and disrespectful to the legacy and identity of the national team.
He stressed that the coach’s residence is more than just a building, but a symbolic asset that reflects the professionalism, tradition, and operational standards of the Black Stars.
According to him, providing a permanent residence for the national team coach also helps reduce accommodation costs for the state while ensuring coaches are based in Ghana to effectively manage team affairs.
Asiamah further questioned whether adequate stakeholder consultation was undertaken before the change, insisting that key voices within Ghana football should be involved in decisions affecting critical national team infrastructure.
He also expressed concern about what he described as the gradual erosion of important assets and traditions within Ghana football, warning that such actions could weaken the prestige of the Black Stars coaching role compared to other nations that invest heavily in maintaining strong structures for their national teams.
While acknowledging the need for improved technical systems, the former MP urged the GFA to pursue development without undermining existing facilities, calling instead for strategic investment in modern infrastructure that supports both administrative and technical growth.
Meanwhile, newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to lodge in a hotel ahead of Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.
