Former lawmaker for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak has called for sweeping reforms in Ghana’s football administration, blaming systemic failures rather than coaching changes for the struggles of the national team, the Ghana national football team.
Speaking via phone on the “State of Our Nation” program, Mubarak said the repeated dismissal of coaches has failed to address deeper structural issues within the Ghana Football Association.
“It’s the same script! Poor performance, sack the coach, and nothing changes,” he said.
Mr Mubarak questioned the timing of the recent coaching change, noting that it comes just weeks before the FIFA World Cup.
“With about 71 days to the World Cup, bringing in a new coach means starting from scratch,” he said. “That affects preparation and team cohesion.”
He argued that the GFA should take responsibility for the team’s decline, citing poor management, alleged interference in player selection and neglect of grassroots football.
“The local league is an eyesore, the Colts system is dead, and we are not building from the base,” Mubarak said.
He called for long-term planning modeled after countries like Germany, which rebuilt its football system before achieving success on the global stage.
Mr Mubarak also criticized what he described as an overreliance on foreign-based players, saying it undermines the development of local talent.
“Every FA official has a club and wants to push their players for exposure,” he alleged.
Despite his criticism, Mubarak urged Ghanaians to support the team ahead of the World Cup, warning that excessive pressure could negatively affect players.
“The boys need encouragement, but the FA must be held accountable,” he said.
He added that without structural reforms, Ghana risks further decline in international football, despite its rich history and talent pool.
