Nana Oduro Sarfo, a member of the Ghana Football Association’s Executive Council, has candidly acknowledged that Ghanaian football is currently living off its past achievements.
The Black Stars, once a dominant force in African football, last won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 42 years ago and have struggled for competitiveness in recent years. The team’s failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON, finishing last in their group without a single victory, underscores their decline.
Assessing the current state of the national team, Sarfo emphasized the need for long-term planning and rebuilding, rather than an immediate focus on trophies.
“Ghana is living on past glory,” Sarfo said in an interview with Asempa FM. “I have told you that all that goes up must come down. We need to think about rebuilding.”
He called for patience and a shift in priorities to restore the Black Stars to their former prominence.
“We have to focus on rebuilding, and when you’re rebuilding, you need to forget about trophies for the moment. Unfortunately, we are all looking for quick results today and not thinking about the future,” Sarfo added.
The Black Stars have not progressed beyond the group stage of a major tournament since the 2019 AFCON, signaling the urgent need for a strategic overhaul to revive Ghana’s footballing fortunes.
