Former Black Stars defender Shilla Illiasu has urged the Ghana Football Association to implement a comprehensive long-term development strategy to restore the senior men’s national team. In an interview with Citi Sports, Illiasu stressed the importance of focusing on sustainable growth instead of immediate goals, following Ghana’s 2-0 loss to Sudan in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. He highlighted the need for a shift in priorities to ensure future success, potentially through a five-year development plan. Ghana currently sits third in Group F, risking AFCON elimination for the first time in two decades.