The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has revealed plans to secure a long-term contract for the new Black Stars coach.
This announcement was made during a press conference held in Kumasi on Wednesday, addressing concerns about Ghana’s disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.
Despite being in office for just over four years as GFA President, Okraku is now overseeing the search for a fifth head coach for the senior national team. “When we find the new set of trainers, it is our collective decision to stay with them for a long haul and all our national teams,” he stated.
Following Ghana’s exit from the tournament, the GFA parted ways with Chris Hughton and his coaching staff. As a result, a five-member search committee has been established to find the new coach within a three-week timeframe, with over 600 coaches reportedly applying for the position.
Ghana’s failure to advance past the group stage came after finishing third in a group comprising Cape Verde, Egypt, and Mozambique. The Black Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde, followed by consecutive 2-2 draws against Egypt and Mozambique, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.
