Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has lauded the association’s decision to strengthen the Black Stars’ technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The GFA recently expanded the backroom staff, appointing experienced professionals to bolster the squad’s preparation. French coach Alain Ravera and Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren have been named assistant coaches.
Spanish tactician Jose Daniel Martinez Alfonso joins to enhance scouting and match analysis, while Carlos Lozano Romero returns as team physiotherapist after serving in a similar role at the 2022 World Cup.
British-born Ghanaian performance coach Dwayne Peasah Paa Kwesi completes the revamped technical setup.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Sports Nite, Afriyie — a former chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee — endorsed the move.
“A 20-man technical team for the Black Stars makes sense. We’ve delayed this modernisation for too long,” he said.
“Kim Lars Björkegren in the Black Stars’ World Cup technical team is not a bad move. Coaching the Black Queens doesn’t make him less qualified,” he added.
After successive group-stage exits at recent World Cups, the GFA is aiming for a stronger showing at the 2026 tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia. The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, face England on June 23, and conclude the group stage against Croatia on June 27.
