Player selection for national teams solely done by technical team – Kurt Okraku
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has rejected claims that members of the GFA influence player selections for the national teams.
This issue has become a heated topic of discussion among Ghanaians, many of whom attribute the struggles of the national teams to alleged interference from the GFA in coaching decisions.
During a session with Parliament's Sports Select Committee on Monday, 30 September 2024, Mr. Okraku emphasised the autonomy of the coaching staff.
He cited comments from Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, stating: "Coach Addo has said on platforms that one of the key reasons he accepted to come back is the fact that he is allowed to do the work the way he wants to work."
Reinforcing his point, the GFA President clarified that the responsibility for player selection for both the Black Stars and the Black Queens lies entirely with their respective technical teams.
"Players representing Ghana are solely selected by the technical team of our national teams," he asserted.
Mr. Okraku appeared before Parliament in response to a petition from the Save Ghana Football Forum, submitted earlier in February, which aimed to address various challenges within Ghanaian football.
He was joined by GFA Vice President Mark Addo and General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo as they discussed ongoing issues impacting the sport.
Source: classfmonline.com
Trending Sports
Saddick Adams: Galamsey'll destroy our sports if not stopped
02:47Sports Minister inspects Accra Sports Stadium ahead of crucial AFCON qualifier
19:13Hundreds of bikers ride through Accra for ‘Ghana Peace Ride’ ahead of elections
10:51AFCON 2025: Otto Addo names 25-man squad for Ghana, Sudan clash
18:37Black Stars Coach Otto Addo to announce squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against Sudan
12:04Kwesi Appiah steps down from GFA's ExCo to focus on Sudan coaching role
12:11GPL: Kotoko go top after narrow win Over Accra Lions
05:42Elisha Owusu praises Accra Sports Stadium pitch ahead of AFCON qualifiers against Sudan
10:022025 AFCON qualifiers: Thomas Partey, 3 others dropout of Ghana v Sudan game
12:12AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Black Stars assemble 23-Man squad ahead of Sudan clash
13:14