Hearts of Oak tested their strength once again earlier today with a fightback 2-3 win over first division side Eleven Wonders at the Nana Ameyaw Akumfi Park in Techiman.
During a press conference in Kumasi on Wednesday, Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku expressed the association's intention to establish a lasting partnership with the incoming Black Stars coach.
Okraku's remarks came as part of the GFA's efforts to address concerns surrounding Ghana's disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire.
"When we find the new set of trainers, it is our collective decision to stay with them for a long haul and all our national teams," he emphasized.
Following Ghana's premature exit from the tournament, the GFA relieved Chris Hughton and his coaching staff of their duties, initiating the search for a new coach.
To expedite the selection process, the GFA has formed a five-member search committee tasked with finding the new coach within a three-week timeframe. Reportedly, over 600 coaches have applied for the position.
Ghana's failure to progress to the Round of 16 came after finishing third in a group comprising Cape Verde, Egypt, and Mozambique.
The Black Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde, followed by consecutive 2-2 draws against Egypt and Mozambique, sealing Ghana's elimination from the tournament.
Ghana FA Vice President, Mark Addo has admitted they have received over 500 applications for the Black Stars vacant job and added by assuring Ghanaians of selecting the best candidate to lead the team.
Ghana FA Vice President, Mark Addo has admitted they have received over 500 applications for the Black Stars vacant job and added by assuring Ghanaians of selecting the best candidate to lead the team.
Laryea Kingston, former Ghanaian midfielder, asserts that Asamoah Gyan remains discontented over the circumstances surrounding his removal as captain, replaced by Andre Ayew, during his tenure with the national team.
Gyan, the highest goal scorer in the country's history, had his captaincy revoked just before the commencement of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, prompting him to consider boycotting the tournament.
Following the event, Gyan, who recently retired from football, did not feature in any matches for the national team.
According to Kingston, Gyan, now 37, felt compelled to relinquish his leadership role to Ayew, and this incident has led to a decline in his affection for the Black Stars.
"Look at someone like Asamoah Gyan, Dede Ayew got the captaincy by force so if you are speaking to Asamoah now he is not happy,” Kingston revealed to Graphic Sport.
“Personally, after enduring similar treatment for many years, I harbored resentment towards the Black Stars. However, recently, I made peace with it and decided to focus forward.”
Since assuming the captaincy of the national team, Ayew has guided the Black Stars through two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and a World Cup campaign.
Tom Saintfiet- who just resigned from his post as head coach of Gambia, has reportedly applied for Ghana's vacant coaching job.
