Ghana football is 'not completely broken', says Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Head of Public Relations and Strategy Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe says Ghana football is not “completely broken” despite the challenges facing the sport.

His comments come amid growing debate over the state of football in the country, with concerns about administration, development and the overall structure of the game extending beyond the performance of the senior national team, the Black Stars.

Armstrong-Mortagbe acknowledged that there is considerable room for improvement but urged critics and supporters to take a balanced view of the situation.

“Ghana football is not completely broken. There’s so much more that could be done. My context is: is the glass half full or half empty?” he told Sporty FM.

The GFA official also argued that the fortunes of the Black Stars often shape public perception of Ghana football as a whole.

“Ghana football is not just about Black Stars, but for many fans, once the Black Stars do well, then all is well with Ghana football,” he added.

His comments highlight the need to assess the sport beyond the senior national team, with grassroots development, youth football, domestic competitions, administration and infrastructure all forming part of the wider football ecosystem.

The Black Stars remain Ghana's most visible football team, but their performances have often been closely linked to public perceptions of the health of the country's football system.

Armstrong-Mortagbe's position is that, while Ghana football faces significant challenges, describing the entire system as broken would overlook areas of progress and the potential for further development.

The debate comes as attention turns to the domestic game, with the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season scheduled to begin this weekend.