Former Western Region Football Association chairman Kojo Yankah has blamed Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku for what he describes as the decline of football in the country.
Yankah’s comments follow the Black Stars’ poor start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Ghana opened their Group C campaign with a 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast before suffering another setback against The Gambia.
The Black Stars appeared to be in control after taking a 2-0 lead at the Accra Sports Stadium, but conceded four goals to lose 4-2 and remain without a point from their opening two matches.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Sports Nite Show, Yankah said Ghanaian football had “fallen into a pit” and singled out Okraku as the main problem.
“How on earth should Baba Rahman go to the World Cup if not for personal interest?” Yankah said.
“It is very disgraceful, considering the state of our football under Kurt Okraku,” he added.
The Black Stars’ results have intensified scrutiny of the GFA and raised concerns about Ghana’s chances of reaching the 2027 AFCON, after the country failed to qualify for the 2025 tournament in Morocco.
Ghana will attempt to revive their campaign in October when they face Somalia in a two-legged tie, with both matches scheduled to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The poor start has led to Carlos Queiroz resigning from his role as the head coach of the Black Stars.
Meanwhile, the GFA and the Sports Ministry have formed a five-member technical search committee to identify and recommend candidates for the vacant Black Stars head coach position.
The committee is expected to submit its report on Friday, 9 October.
