Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Sports, Ernest Henry Norgbey, has suggested that the government could consider dissolving the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and rebuilding the country’s football structure if the current crisis continues.
The comments come after the Black Stars suffered consecutive defeats in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, losing to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia.
Speaking in an interview with Akoma 87.9 FM, the lawmaker said a drastic intervention similar to reforms undertaken in other countries could become necessary to revive Ghana football.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if the government steps in and says, ‘We are dissolving the GFA and starting afresh,’ because we have seen something similar happen in Nigeria. We need to invest more in our sporting activities.”
However, Norgbey clarified that he is not advocating for the immediate dissolution of the football governing body, stressing that Parliament must first investigate the root causes of the Black Stars’ decline.
He revealed that the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports will invite officials of the GFA and the Minister responsible for Sports to provide answers over the team’s recent performances and the wider challenges affecting Ghana football.
“We plan to invite the GFA and the Minister purposely and specifically to interrogate what actually is happening to Ghana football, especially when it comes to the Black Stars.”
Norgbey added that any major decision regarding the future of Ghana’s football administration should only be made after a thorough assessment.
The call for reforms comes amid growing public frustration over the Black Stars’ recent struggles, with pressure mounting on football authorities to address the team’s decline and restore confidence in Ghana’s football system.
