Ghana football is disorganized – Otumfuo

The Asantehene and life patron of Asante Kotoko, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has described current Ghana football as disorganized and lacking a proper structure.

Speaking on the governance of the sport, Otumfuo questioned why the Ghana Football Association (GFA) resists government involvement despite relying on public funds.

“Ghana football is disorganized. The government spends on football, so why can’t they have a say if they are spending on the game?” he quizzed during Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams’ visit to the Manhyia Palace on February 14.

The revered monarch further emphasized that football administrators should generate their own funding rather than rely on government resources if they want full autonomy.

“That’s cheating. If you don’t want them to have a say, look for your own money to fund football,” he added.

His comments come at a time when Ghanaian football is under scrutiny due to issues of poor management, fan violence, and declining performance at both club and national levels.

On national level, the Black Stars have not won an AFCON game since 2019 and have exited at the group stage in the last two editions of the tournament. Moreover, the team failed to qualify for the 2025 edition in Morocco after finishing bottom of their group in the qualifiers.