As the search for a new head coach for the Ghana national football team intensifies, former Management Committee member Ernest Thompson has made his stance clear—he believes returning to Kwesi Appiah would be a step in the wrong direction.

Following the dismissal of Otto Addo after disappointing friendly defeats to Austria and Germany, the Ghana Football Association has been under pressure to make a decisive and forward-thinking appointment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Despite Appiah emerging as a strong contender due to his previous experience with the national team, Thompson has raised concerns about his leadership style. Speaking in an interview, he stressed that the current squad requires a firm and authoritative figure capable of managing high expectations and maintaining discipline at the highest level.

According to him, the stakes are too high for familiarity to take precedence over effectiveness. He pointed to top football nations like England and Brazil, emphasizing how bold coaching decisions have often shaped their success on the global stage.

With crucial international friendlies against Mexico and Wales on the horizon, the GFA is expected to finalize its decision soon. The Black Stars, preparing for their fifth World Cup appearance, face a challenging group featuring Panama, England, and Croatia—making the choice of coach more critical than ever.