GFA President Rallies Support as Ghana Resets for World Cup Qualifiers

Following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has urged the nation to unite behind the Black Stars as they embark on a new chapter.

A major shake-up in the team’s management and technical setup has been announced, with Winfried Anton Schäfer appointed as Technical Advisor and Director of Football. He will be joined by Desmond Ofei, Kris Perquy, and Gregory De Grauwe to reinforce the squad’s tactical and psychological approach. While John Paintsil and Fatau Dauda retain their positions, assistant coach Joseph Lauman has been dismissed as part of the restructuring.

Okraku emphasized the need for national solidarity, reminding Ghanaians of past challenges the team has overcome. “With the announcement of both the management committee of the Black Stars and a revamped technical team, it’s now our time to be truly Ghanaian and get behind our team once again,” he stated.

Looking ahead, he called on fans to rally behind the squad as they shift focus to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. “Our players need you!! Our players need us… It is time!!!!” he urged.