Former Black Stars midfielder Agyeman Badu has thrown his support behind the ‘Save Ghana Football’ initiative, expressing concerns about the current state of football in the country.
During a recent protest by football fans to highlight their dissatisfaction with the state of Ghana football, Agyemang-Badu voiced his concerns on UTV, emphasizing the need for change.
He pointed out the dire state of facilities, particularly mentioning the condition of Tamale Park and posed questions about the lack of answers to these issues.
Agyemang-Badu made it clear that the demonstrators were not looking to attack anyone, but rather were suggesting important changes that are necessary for the improvement of football in the country.
He also expressed support for the 15-point petition made by the leaders of the #SaveGhanaFootball movement, deeming it as a necessary step towards making football better in the nation.
The former midfielder highlighted the current state of Ghanaian football, stating that only the Black Queens are currently a source of joy, while all other national teams are not performing up to standard.
Additionally, Agyemang-Badu emphasized the importance of investing in grassroots football, citing his own experience of being discovered through inter-schools, along with the likes of Samuel Inkoom, Abeiku Quansah, Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, and Asamoah Gyan, who all rose from grassroots football.
He stressed the need for leaders to pay attention to grassroots football, as it has been the birthplace of many of Ghana’s football stars, and he believes that it is a great idea to suggest investing in this area.
