The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Mustapha Ussif, has announced plans to initiate a national dialogue to address the decline in Ghana’s football success. This decision comes in the wake of Ghana’s disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
During an address to the Parliament of Ghana, Mr. Ussif acknowledged the disappointment among Ghanaians and the need for reforms in football. He emphasized the ministry’s commitment to initiating measures that would lead to a national dialogue involving all stakeholders.
“The Ministry of Youth and Sports is aware of the disappointment among the Ghanaian populace and therefore intends to instigate measures that would lead to a national dialogue of all stakeholders to come up with modern and inclusive ways of managing the national teams,” he stated.
Mr. Ussif also highlighted the government’s commitment to addressing grievances in Ghanaian football, recognizing the sport as a unifying force and a vital aspect of the nation’s identity and culture.