Ghana must use more local players in Black Stars – Takyi Arhin

Aduana FC's General Manager, Takyi Arhin, has advocated for increased opportunities for Ghana Premier League players in the Black Stars. This comes after Ghana's disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, which began with losses to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia. Speaking on Sporty FM, Arhin questioned whether local players were receiving enough chances to secure spots in the national team.

He drew a comparison between former Medeama midfielder Salim Adams and current Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo, suggesting that the latter might be a better fit for the national team. "The 'borgas' in the Black Stars aren't prepared to take us to the AFCON, so it's time to focus on having more local players in the national team," Arhin stated.

He also highlighted a disparity in the performance of foreign-based players during the World Cup qualifiers versus the early stages of the AFCON qualifiers. "Just look at how they [foreign players] play in the World Cup qualifiers compared to the AFCON qualifiers," he added. Ghana aims to improve their qualification prospects with a double-header against Somalia in November.

The Ghana Football Association, along with the Ministry of Sports, has formed a five-member committee to oversee the search for a new Black Stars head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure. The committee is anticipated to present its findings to the Sports Ministry by October 9th. The four-time African champions are determined to return to the AFCON after being absent from the last edition in Morocco.