Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has delivered a stark assessment of coaching standards in the country, declaring in no uncertain terms his long-standing dissatisfaction with the state of technical development.
Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing CAF licence A coaching course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Okraku did not mince words when addressing what he sees as a persistent weakness in Ghanaian football.
"I have never, never, never been happy with coaching, and I have not stopped talking about this," he stated emphatically.
"When I say coaching standards in Ghana has been poor, I really mean it."
The GFA boss recalled that during the FA's 2023 Congress in Kumasi, the Executive Council identified coaching and refereeing as the two critical areas requiring urgent attention within Ghana's football ecosystem.
Despite the nation's rich football history and consistent success at youth level, gaps in modern tactical education and structured continuous training for coaches have continued to hinder progress.
Okraku pointed to outdated methods, limited access to elite coaching education, and inconsistent development pathways as major setbacks affecting player development and club competitiveness.
The ongoing CAF License A programme at Prampram forms part of the GFA's broader strategy to address these deficiencies, equipping coaches with modern methods and improved tactical knowledge.
Okraku expressed hope that such initiatives will eventually reshape the technical landscape and restore Ghanaian football's competitive edge.
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