Former Youth and Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has revealed ambitious plans for a comprehensive revamp of Ghana’s sports landscape in 2025 under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.

This commitment follows the disappointing performance of the Black Stars at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), with a noticeable decline in the state of football during Kurt Okraku’s tenure as the president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

Expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of Ghanaian football, Nii Lante Vanderpuye criticized the government, citing a perceived lack of determination to scrutinize those involved in the sport.

“I know this particular government will not have the willpower to undertake this serious and drastic decision with regard to our football,” he stated in an interview with Citi Sports.

Vanderpuye outlined his vision for a significant transformation in the sports landscape in 2025, promising changes in the administration of football and the overall management of leagues in the country.

“We will change how our leagues are run in the country. I am not bragging, but for the little discussions we’ve had, on the way forward for our sports, I believe our manifesto will have a clear cut as to how to go with Ghana football,” he added.

Amidst these developments, the Black Stars currently face the challenge of securing a permanent head coach after the dismissal of Chris Hughton following Ghana’s early exit from the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast. The Ghana Football Association has initiated efforts to address this vacancy, forming a five-member search committee led by Vice President Mark Addo. This committee is tasked with recommending a new coach to the Executive Council.