Poor performance: Minister summons Ghana Football Association

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has summoned the leadership of the Ghana Football Association for an emergency meeting scheduled for Friday, January 21, 2022.

This is following the exit of the Black Stars at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

In a statement issued by the ministry on Wednesday, Ussif said; ”This Ministry is committed to taking steps to restore the Black Stars to the status of symbol of national pride of every Ghanaian and a powerhouse in African football.”

He expressed disappointment over the performance of the Black stars, saying the Ministry would want to meet officials of the FA to discuss the way forward.

“The entire country is extremely disappointed by the abysmal performance and early exit of the Black Stars from the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports shares in the nation’s sentiment.

“With the government providing the team all the needed logistical and financial support, including resources for preparations and participation in the qualifier stage to the tournament and eventually a pre-tournament camping in Qatar, the ministry is particularly disappointed with the team’s performance,” the Minister stated.

The Black Stars were eliminated from the competition after they were defeated 3-2 by minnows Comoros and failed to win a single match at the group stage.

Ghana’s elimination from the competition is the worst performance by the Senior National Team in the AFCON tournament in history.

The majority of Ghanaians have called on the FA to immediately relieve the head coach of the team, Milovan Rajevac, over his poor performance.

THISDAY/ Mercy Chukwudiebere