Henry Asante Twum defends Ghana football, cites achievements of national teams and Dreams FC

Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has pushed back against critics who have labeled Ghanaian football as a ‘dead product.’

Twum emphasised the positive strides made by various national teams and highlighted Dreams FC’s success in the CAF Confederations Cup.

Twum’s remarks come amidst widespread criticism directed at the GFA, particularly in light of the Black Stars’ recent struggles on the field.

Despite this, Twum argues that Ghanaian football is on an upward trajectory, citing notable achievements such as qualification for the Women’s World Cup, gold medals won by both male and female teams, and Dreams FC’s semifinal berth in the CAF Confederations Cup.

“Our football cannot be called a dead product when we qualify for the Women’s World Cup, win gold medals in both male and female competition, and have Dreams FC in the semi-finals of the CAF Confederations Cup,” he told Akoma FM.

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The Black Satellites are now aiming for qualification to the U-20 2025 World Cup, while the Black Princesses prepare for the U-20 Women’s World Cup for the seventh consecutive time.

Meanwhile, Dreams FC’s remarkable journey in the CAF Confederations Cup stands as a beacon of hope for Ghanaian football according to Asante Twum. As they gear up to face Egyptian giants Zamalek in the semifinals, he believes their success signifies a positive step forward for Ghanaian club football.

However, he acknowledged the concerns surrounding the performance of the Black Stars, who have struggled in their recent outings.

Under new coach Otto Addo, the team faces Mali and the Central African Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June 2024, aiming to turn their fortunes around.

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