The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is under fire after the Black Stars’ shocking failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Former GFA Communications Director, Ibrahim Saanie Daara, has openly criticized the Executive Committee for their lack of proactive leadership during this crisis.

Speaking on Joy News, Saanie Daara expressed frustration following Ghana’s 2-1 loss to Niger in Accra, a result that cemented their place at the bottom of their qualifying group. With only three points and three goals in six matches, the Black Stars delivered one of their worst campaigns in recent memory.

“The silence from the Executive Committee during these trying times is deafening. They must also take responsibility and step up their game,” Saanie Daara stated.

The defeat has sparked widespread criticism of head coach Otto Addo and the GFA’s management, with many questioning their preparedness and strategic direction. However, Saanie Daara urged caution against sweeping changes that could undo recent progress.

“Radical changes might be necessary, but they must not destroy what has already been built. Fix what is broken, but don’t tear everything down,” he advised.

Saanie Daara highlighted the Black Stars’ past achievements, including their qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as proof of a foundation that can be strengthened with improved planning and leadership.

In response to the mounting pressure, the GFA’s Executive Council is set to meet on Wednesday to deliberate on the team’s performance and outline a recovery plan for the nation’s football future.