2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Kurt Okraku and Black Stars Management Committee must resign after back-to-back defeats - Alhaji Grusah

King Faisal owner and bankroller Alhaji Karim Grusah has called on Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku and the Black Stars Management Committee to resign following the team's poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Grusah described Ghana's situation as a "shame" after the Black Stars suffered defeats in their opening two Group C matches.

"This is a shame. Kurt Okraku and the Black Stars Management should resign immediately," Grusah told Asempa FM's Sports Nite.

The veteran football administrator also called for government intervention if the GFA leadership and the Black Stars' management team refuse to step down voluntarily.

"They are a disgrace. We have lost two matches; the government should sack them all. FIFA cannot sanction us. The government should sack them if they do not resign," he added.

Ghana's hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON suffered an early setback after back-to-back defeats against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia.

The Black Stars lost 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké before surrendering a two-goal lead to suffer a 4-2 defeat by The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The results have left Ghana without a point from their opening two Group C matches and increased the pressure on coach Carlos Queiroz and his players ahead of the remaining qualifiers.

The Black Stars will have an opportunity to revive their campaign in October when they face Somalia in a double-header at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Ghana are attempting to return to the continental tournament after failing to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, ending a run of more than two decades of consecutive appearances at the competition.