Political unity over Ghana football should concern GFA – Ibrahim Sannie Daara

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Ibrahim Sannie Daara expressed concern over the rare political agreement between Ghana's parties regarding the state of Ghanaian football. During an appearance on Asempa FM, Daara noted that both the Parliament's Minority and Majority were criticizing the GFA despite their usual disagreements. Daara highlighted that this unity between the two political factions should serve as a warning for Ghana's football authorities.

Daara pointed out that the criticisms from both sides of Parliament were unprecedented, as they rarely agreed on any national issue. However, this rare agreement illustrated the seriousness of the football situation in Ghana, and Daara urged caution from those involved in the game. He suggested that some people within the football community had been reluctant to openly discuss the problems affecting the sport.

The former communications director also addressed the performance of Ghana's national youth teams and their role in preparing players for the senior national team, the Black Stars. He revealed that several people in the football community were concerned about the lackluster performances of these youth teams and the limited number of players progressing into the senior squad. Daara was adamant that if one disagreed with this assessment, it would be dishonest to oneself.

The comments from Daara come at a time when Ghana's football administration is under scrutiny following the Black Stars' poor start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. The team suffered a 2-0 defeat against Ivory Coast in their opening Group C qualifier, followed by a loss to Gambia in Accra. This series of losses has increased pressure on the team to perform better and improve their standing within the group.

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams is expected to convene a crisis meeting with the GFA leadership to discuss the current state of football in Ghana and address issues related to the Black Stars' disappointing performance in the AFCON qualifiers.