The Senior Communications Manager of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Sheikh Tophic Sienu, has called on Ghanaians to exercise patience and show commitment as the Association works to solve the problems facing the national team, the Black Stars.
Speaking in an interview on Vision 1 FM, Sheikh Tophic admitted that the Black Stars are going through a difficult period, but stressed that the challenges cannot be fixed overnight.
“Solving the national team’s problems is not a one-day job, it requires time, collective effort and commitment,” he stated.
According to him, rebuilding the Black Stars will require the collective effort of all stakeholders, including the GFA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the technical team, players, the media, and the supporters.
He explained that the GFA is aware of the concerns and frustrations of Ghanaians following the team’s recent poor performances, but insisted that blaming and finger-pointing will not solve the problem. What is needed, he said, is unity and a long-term plan.
Sheikh Tophic further noted that the appointment of an interim technical team led by Kim Lars Björkegren is part of the process to stabilize the team while the Black Stars Coach Search Committee continues its work to find a substantive head coach.
He appealed to fans to continue supporting the team in good and bad times, adding that with time, commitment, and the right structures, the Black Stars will return to winning ways.
The Black Stars are currently preparing for their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia in November.
By Kwabena Boateng
