Ernest Thompson, a former Black Stars Management Committee member has advised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) not to consider bringing back Kwesi Appiah as head coach of the Ghana's senior national team.
The GFA is currently looking for a new coach following the dismissal of Otto Addo after recent friendly defeats to Austria and Germany in March.
Appiah, who has previously had two spells in charge of the national team, has been mentioned as a possible replacement ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
But Thompson believes the former coach may not have the authority needed at this stage.
“I don’t think Kwesi Appiah has the firmness needed to control this team,” he told Joy Sports. “At this stage, we are dealing with high stakes, the World Cup is not a playground like the Africa Cup of Nations.
“Look at countries like England and Brazil; they’ve made bold decisions when necessary. See who they appointed. We need a coach with strong authority, character, and a solid technical team behind him,” he added.
The GFA is expected to name a new coach later this month, before the team regroups in May for a friendly against Mexico, followed by a final warm-up match against Wales on 2nd June.
Ghana, who are preparing for their fifth appearance at the World Cup, have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia.
By: Pascal Amoah
