Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi has raised some concerns about the requirements set by the association for selecting the next head coach of the Black Stars.
A committee led by GFA Vice President Mark Addo has been given three weeks to find a replacement for Chris Hughton, who was dismissed after the team’s disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
One of the conditions is that the potential coach must have a minimum of 15 years of coaching experience. However, Nyantakyi feels that this may not be the best approach as having extensive coaching experience does not always guarantee success.
“It doesn’t guarantee success to raise the bar too high to say a person must have a 15-year experience to coach the Black Stars,” Nyantakyi expressed in an interview with GTV Sports Plus.
During his time as GFA President from 2005 to 2018, Nyantakyi oversaw several successful campaigns by the Black Stars, including qualifying for three FIFA World Cups (in 2006, 2010, and 2014) and reaching two AFCON finals. He believes that other factors such as passion, commitment, and a deep understanding of the game are just as crucial as coaching experience.
Despite his reservations about the criteria, Nyantakyi remains optimistic that the committee will make the right choice for the Black Stars.
