GFA President Kurt Okraku remains optimistic about Ghana's chances of ending their trophy drought, despite recent disappointing performances by the Black Stars in tournaments.
Mr Okraku acknowledges the team's underwhelming display at the recent AFCON in Cameroon, attributing it to a lack of quality in the squad and a mindset that needs improvement. However, he expresses confidence in the current team, emphasizing the significant progress they have made and the potential for success with time and patience.
Okraku emphasizes the importance of focusing on the team's progress and underlying processes rather than solely fixating on results on the pitch. He highlights the evaluation of intangible assets, timing of preparation, and the development of a winning team.
The AFCON in Cameroon is seen as a setback but also as the starting point for building a formidable team for Ghana. In response to criticism, the rebuilding process has commenced, with new personnel being introduced across all aspects.
Although the team didn't advance beyond the group stage at the World Cup, Okraku acknowledges that constructing a winning team takes time. Despite disappointment and the yearning for Ghana to excel, he sees this as motivation for the Executive Council to persist with the rebuilding strategy and identify the right players and personnel to shape a winning team.
Mr Okraku is confident in the current group of players, the competence of the technical team led by Chris Hughton, and the support from the Football Association, government, and Ghanaian fans.
He firmly believes that the significant trophies that have eluded Ghana for decades will soon be claimed, driven by the ongoing rebuilding process and the determination to restore success to Ghanaian football.
Ghana's last major trophy victory came at the Africa Cup of Nations in 1982. Okraku's unwavering belief reflects his commitment to bringing glory back to Ghana and instilling hope in the nation's footballing future.
