Hayford questions future as coach after comments on Ghanaian trainers

Former Black Queens head coach Bashiru Hayford expressed deep disappointment and emotional distress following recent comments criticizing the qualifications of Ghanaian coaches. The remarks were made by Frederick Acheampong, an Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), who informed Carlos Queiroz, the head coach of the Black Stars, that the GFA President, Kurt Okraku, had requested recommendations for two Ghanaian coaches to join the technical team.

However, none of the recommended coaches possessed a strong enough background to merit a position within Queiroz's support staff.

Hayford, speaking to Connect FM, admitted that these comments had personally affected him, making him question his decision to remain a coach. He revealed that the situation had caused him to skip meals and regret his choice to pursue a career in coaching. The veteran trainer questioned how Ghanaian coaches could accumulate the necessary experience and international exposure if they are repeatedly denied the opportunity to work alongside renowned foreign coaches.

Hayford argued that limiting local coaches' opportunities could have severe consequences for their careers, particularly when foreign clubs seek out Ghanaian trainers for their services.

These sentiments have reignited discussions about the role of Ghanaian coaches within the Black Stars organization and the importance of providing local trainers with the chance to develop at the highest level. Hayford, currently without a club after leaving Heart of Lions, emphasized the need to address these concerns to ensure that Ghanaian coaches can build their experience and international profiles, ultimately benefiting the national team and the country's football development.