Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has placed the blame on FA President Kurt Okraku for the ongoing coaching instability surrounding Ghana’s senior national team.
His remarks come in the wake of Otto Addo’s dismissal following consecutive pre–World Cup friendly defeats against Austria and Germany. The Black Stars suffered a heavy 5-1 loss to Austria in Vienna, followed by a 2-1 defeat to Germany in Stuttgart, results that ultimately cost Addo his job.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Afriyie criticised the FA leadership for what he described as a lack of stakeholder engagement in key decisions regarding national team appointments.
“When Otto Addo was reappointed, I didn’t support it, and even when he failed to qualify for the AFCON, Kurt Okraku said Otto Addo had been given a project, and we had to support the team and the coach. But all these issues with the Black Stars must be put on Kurt Okraku because he did not listen to good advice,” Afriyie said.
He further questioned the FA’s decision-making process, asserting that the absence of proper consultation has consistently undermined stability.
“His decision-making and appointment of coaches have not been the best. Stakeholders are not being consulted, and I think that’s always a problem because you don’t do that as president of the Football Association,” Afriyie added.
Addo’s exit marks the fifth coaching change under Okraku’s tenure, highlighting a period of frequent managerial turnover.
The GFA is expected to appoint a new head coach ahead of Ghana’s next international assignment in May, a friendly against Mexico. This match forms part of the Black Stars’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, where they are set to face Panama, England, and Croatia.
