GHANA’S FOOTBALL PROBLEM GOES BEYOND COACHING CHANGES - AL-WAHAB, FORMER HEARTS OF OAK MANAGEMENT MEMBER.

For the past four years, Ghana’s national teams have struggled to deliver major trophies for the country, raising serious questions about the direction of Ghanaian football. However, I do not believe that constantly changing coaches is the solution to the problem. Frequent changes on the technical bench can create instability and make it difficult for a coach to build a competitive and consistent team. In my view, one of the biggest problems facing the national teams is the inconsistency in player selection. Ghana has talented players both at home and abroad, but there appears to be no clear and sustained recruitment strategy. Players are often called up at different times, while others are overlooked despite being in good form. This lack of consistency makes it difficult to build a strong team with proper understanding and chemistry. The blame, therefore, should not always be placed on the coach. We must also look closely at the body responsible for player recruitment and selection for the national teams. If the wrong players are consistently identified or the selection process lacks a clear footballing philosophy, changing coaches alone will not solve the problem. The foundation of the national team must be addressed before we can expect better results on the international stage. Ultimately, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has a crucial role to play in ensuring that the right players are identified and made available to the national teams. While the coach is responsible for tactics, training and match management, the broader recruitment and selection structure should provide the coach with the right pool of players. Ghana needs consistency, a clear recruitment policy and long-term planning rather than repeatedly changing coaches whenever results do not meet expectations.