Kurt Okraku has created enemies for himself – Nii Odartey Lamptey

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has spoken out about the challenges facing Ghana football, claiming that GFA president Kurt Okraku has created enemies for himself within the sport. Lamptey's comments come as Ghana embarks on a difficult 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, having suffered a disastrous start to their matches.

The Black Stars opened their Group C campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast, followed by a 4-2 loss to The Gambia, leaving them without a point from their opening two matches and their hopes for qualifying for the 2027 tournament under serious pressure. Lamptey, who played for Ghana in the 1992 Olympic Games and 1996 AFCON, expressed his support for Okraku but emphasized that his enemies are working against him.

"The enemies want his downfall," Lamptey told 3Sports. "Those around him are not helping him. Until Kurt realizes that he has to change so many things, so many things will go against him. Everyone is complaining. When you create enemies for yourself, it affects the work that you are doing. That is what is happening to Ghana football now."

The GFA has faced significant backlash following Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON and their poor start to the current qualifying campaign. The poor results have intensified pressure on the GFA and the national team, with calls for changes to Ghana football's administrative and technical structures. The GFA is currently searching for a new head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure by mutual agreement, leaving the Black Stars without a permanent coach.

A five-member committee has been established to oversee the search for a replacement, with their report due to be submitted to the Sports Ministry on Friday, 9th October.