‘Ghana football is dead, they didn’t listen to our advice’ - Tony Yeboah

Former Black Stars striker, Tony Yeboah has expressed his strong dissatisfaction with the current state of Ghana football, describing it as "dead."

Yeboah, known for his remarkable goal-scoring record and unwavering dedication to the national team, revealed that he no longer follows Ghanaian football due to his disappointment.

In a recent interview on Peace FM monitored by ModernGhana News, Yeboah voiced his concerns about the downfall of Ghana football, attributing it to the failure of authorities to heed the advice provided by former players.

"I don't know what is going on because I don't follow. Everyone knows Ghana football is dead because they didn't listen to the advice we gave them from the beginning. So I think they are currently facing the punishment. If you involve bribes and stuff like that in football, you will destroy the game," Yeboah stated.

Yeboah emphasized the importance of focusing on youth development and grassroots football to revive Ghanaian football.

He urged authorities to invest in training young players and developing colts football to nurture future talent.

"The only advice I can give them is that they should go back and train the kids for youth (football) and develop Colts football. It will be difficult to get top players like we used to have back in the day. It will be very difficult," Yeboah added.

Yeboah's remarks come in light of the recent struggles of the Black Stars in tournaments such as the Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup, where they failed to advance beyond the group stage.

In addition, Ghanaian clubs have faced challenges in making an impact in African competitions, with none reaching the lucrative stages in recent seasons.