They have failed to develop our game - Derek Boateng slams Kurt Okraku's led GFA administration

Former Black Stars midfielder, Derek Boateng has slammed the Kurt Okraku-led administration, accusing them of failing to improve the standard of football.

Football in the West African country has struggled to make an impact. In the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Black Stars suffered back-to-back group phase elimination.

At the Mundial in Qatar, the senior national suffered a group phase elimination after amassing three points out of a possible nine.

Boateng, speaking in an interview expressed concerns about the state of sports in the country and emphasized the need for a collective effort to revitalize them.

He, however, criticized the administration's handling of criticism, saying, "I have reservations about Kurt Okraku's leadership because they seem to take criticism personally. Constructive feedback is essential for the improvement of our sports, and it should be welcomed," the former Fulham midfielder told Accra-based Kingdom FM.

"In one meeting, he mentioned employing many former footballers in national teams, but for me, competence should be the priority, not just being a former player.

"Our game is not in good shape, and there's a lot to do. We need to start from the grassroots because the foundation is crucial," he added.

Meanwhile, FC Samartex and Nsoatreman FC will hope to leave a mark in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup campaign after Dreams FC played in the semifinals of the Confederation Cup in their maiden campaign.