In his first public statement since assuming the role of Technical Director at the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Professor Joseph Kwame Mintah has outlined his football ideology, emphasizing a possession-based playing style across all national teams.
Taking over from former Technical Director Bernhard Liepert, Professor Mintah aims to instill a cohesive footballing identity that reflects Ghanaian flair and efficiency.
During an interview with the GFA's official YouTube channel, Professor Mintah articulated his vision, emphasizing the importance of possession as the cornerstone of his philosophy.
"The legacy I would like to leave is to have Ghanaian teams playing like Ghanaians," he stated. "By that, I mean we prioritize possession both in attack and defense, transitioning based on the principles of play at different moments of the game."
Professor Mintah's vision centers on playing attractive, effective football, where possession serves as a platform for both offensive creativity and defensive solidity. He aspires for Ghanaian teams to excel in executing strategic plays while maintaining a distinct Ghanaian footballing identity.
"I envision Ghana playing good football, characterized by fluent attacking moves and organized defensive structures, all while achieving positive results," he added. "By the time I conclude my tenure as Technical Director, I aim to see Ghana positioned as a leading exponent of possession-based football on the continent."
As Professor Mintah assumes his new role, his commitment to shaping Ghanaian football in line with his possession-oriented philosophy signals a new era for the national teams under his stewardship.
Former England striker Michael Owen showered praise on Jordan Ayew following his sensational goal for Crystal Palace against Everton.
Ayew, the Ghana international, broke the deadlock at Goodison Park with a thunderous strike from outside the box in the 60th minute.
Impressed by Ayew's strike, Owen described it as a "wonderful goal," acknowledging the sheer quality and power behind the shot that left Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with no chance.
“Ayew gets the ball out of his feet and it’s just a wonderful strike from 20 yards out and it’s a lovely strike. There’s nothing much the keeper can do about that. The ball just drops to Ayew and it’s a great strike," Owen commented on the goal.
Despite Ayew's brilliance, Everton managed to salvage a point with a late equalizer from second-half substitute Amadou Onana in the 84th minute.
Ayew, reflecting on his performance, expressed gratitude towards his teammates and emphasized the collective effort, stating, “I thank God and I thank the team for the effort they put in. I don't want to talk too much about my goal, but the most important thing for me is the team, and we're happy to go home with a point."
The goal marked Ayew's third of the campaign, further solidifying his importance to Crystal Palace's season with a total of eight goal contributions so far in the 2023/24 season.
Medeama SC manager Nebojsa Kapor is tasked with the challenging responsibility of leading the Ghanaian champions against the current African champions, Ah Ahly SC in a matchday five CAF Champions League fixture at the Baba Yara Sports stadium, Kumasi on Saturday.
Former Ghana and Chelsea FC midfielder, Michael Essien per exclusive reports in the local media, has agreed to be part of the next Black Stars technical team.
Ghanaian striker Jordan Ayew has expressed elation on the back of netting his third goal of the season for Crystal Palace against Everton last night in the Premier League.
Richmond Tachie, a skilled forward from Ghana who plays for Kaiserslautern FC in Germany, played a big part in his team's recent match against FC Nürnberg in the German Bundesliga 2.
