Yussif Alhassan Chibsah, a former Ghana international, has urged Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton to focus on building a team that can provide long-term reliability and success.
Hughton, who signed a 21-month deal in March, recently led the team in back-to-back matches against Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers during matchday three and four.
The Black Stars will return to action next month for their matchday five fixture against Madagascar, followed by a home game against the Central African Republic (CAR) in the final round of qualifiers in September.
Chibsah emphasized the importance of the technical team building the squad around the current group of young players, as they prepare for the upcoming assignments in June and September.
"While we expect victories from the two games, some of us look beyond just winning," Chibsah expressed to Citi Sports. "We want to see a formidable team that we can rely on for years, not just for immediate success. It is important to win games, as that is what Ghanaians expect from the coach."
Chibsah further stated, "We want Chris Hughton to build a strong team that we can rely on for the next two to three years. The majority of the current squad consists of young players, about 70-80 percent, including the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Osman Bukari, and others. Let's build the team around these players and establish a foundation that allows them to play together for the next three or four years."
The Black Stars are scheduled to face Madagascar on June 18 and will host the Central African Republic on September 4.
With an average age of 24 years and 7 months, Ghana's national team was ranked as the youngest squad in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, surpassing the United States of America (25 years and 2 months) and Ecuador (25 years and 6 months).
Chris Hughton aims to guide the four-time Afcon champions to the next edition of the tournament, scheduled for January next year.
Currently sitting atop Group E with 8 points, Ghana will conclude the qualification series against the Central African Republic in September.
