The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, has issued a cautionary message to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) regarding its search for a new coach for the Black Stars.
Expressing his views, the Member of Parliament for Suame advised against appointing a well-established coach for the team. "Let’s not go for already made coaches because they don’t add value to the national team. The up-and-coming ones can help in building a solid team for the Black Stars. It’s time to dwell on the young ones as it was previously done," he emphasized during parliamentary proceedings.
Following the disappointing performance of the national team at the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where Ivory Coast emerged as champions, the Ghana Football Association took the decision to part ways with the former Premier League manager and the entire technical staff.
The domestic football governing body is currently on the hunt for a new coach to lead the national team.
Amidst these developments, allegations of interference in player selection within the various national teams have surfaced in recent years, with scrutiny directed towards the GFA.
Such claims resurfaced during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) when Richard Ofori, who was inactive, was chosen as the first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Jojo Wollacott.
Subsequently, Chris Hughton's team exited the tournament at the group stage without securing a single victory, leading to the dismissal of the Irishman from his role.
