Dreams FC coach, Karim Zito has stated that lack of continuity and consistency are the main reasons Ghana football has been on a decline.
In recent times the Black Stars have been plagued with lots of challenges, including failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 20 years, while the Black Queens have made a return to the Women's Nations Cup (WAFCON) for the first time since 2018.
In an interview with Graphic Sports, Zito - who guided Ghana to victory at the 2021 U-20 Afcon, blamed these struggles on the lack of a planned development structure.
“In the past, players progressed naturally through the ranks, but today, we dismantle teams after every competition and start scouting all over again,” Zito lamented.
“That’s our biggest problem—there is no consistency. If a player features for the under-17 team, he should automatically move to the under-19 side. You don’t just discard them and begin afresh,” he added.
Despite leading the Black Satellites to U-20 AFCON glory in 2021, many of the players from that squad still haven't penetrated into the senior national team, the Black Stars, pointing out prominently the loopholes in Ghana football structural development.
By: Pascal Amoah
