Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has pinpointed refereeing and coaching as the two key areas demanding urgent attention if Ghanaian football is to progress.
Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing CAF licence A coaching course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Okraku recalled that during the FA's 2023 Congress in Kumasi, the Executive Council outlined plans to address fundamental gaps within the country's football ecosystem.
"These two key need areas are refereeing and coaching," Okraku stated.
The GFA boss did not hide his frustration with the current state of technical development, delivering a blunt assessment of coaching standards in particular.
"I have never, never, never been happy with coaching, and I have not stopped talking about this. When I say coaching standards in Ghana has been poor, I really mean it."
Over the years, stakeholders have raised concerns about outdated training methods, limited access to elite coaching education, and inconsistent development pathways. Despite Ghana's rich football history and success at the youth level, these gaps have continued to affect player development and club competitiveness.
The CAF License A programme at Prampram represents part of the GFA's broader strategy to address coaching deficiencies by equipping technical handlers with modern methods, improved tactical knowledge, and best practices.
Refereeing, the other critical area identified, has also been a source of persistent concern, with calls for improved training, consistency, and professionalism in officiating.
Okraku expressed optimism that targeted investment in both areas will help reshape Ghana's football landscape and restore the nation's competitive edge on the continent and beyond.
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