Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has voiced his frustration over the Black Stars' poor performances, calling for a complete overhaul of the team's technical setup.
The senior national team has suffered a significant decline in recent years. After failing to progress beyond the group stage in both the 2021 and 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments, Ghana endured another setback under Otto Addo, failing to qualify for the 2025 AFCON for the first time in 20 years.
The four-time African champions finished bottom of their group with just three points from six games, recording three defeats and three draws.
During a visit by the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to Manhyia Palace on Friday, February 14, Otumfuo expressed his disappointment and demanded immediate changes.
"The Black Stars are now a disgrace," he stated. "Get the team a proper technical staff to manage it. The team is in poor form and continues to break the hearts of Ghanaians. They exited the last tournament far earlier than expected."
Beyond the technical team, Otumfuo also emphasized the need for selecting only committed and deserving players.
"The right players must be called up. I have told them at Kotoko that good players must be given the opportunity to play, not just those with affiliations."
Despite their AFCON failure, the Black Stars will regroup in March for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
