Black Stars performances should not define Kurt Okraku's GFA leadership - Aduana FC GM Takyi Arhin

Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin says the performance of the Black Stars should not be used as the sole measure of Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku's leadership.

Okraku and his administration have faced mounting criticism following Ghana's disastrous start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign.

The Black Stars have lost their opening two Group C matches, suffering a 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast before throwing away a two-goal lead in a 4-2 loss to The Gambia.

The results have left Ghana bottom of the group without a point.

However, Arhin believes the GFA's broader responsibilities must be separated from the performance of the senior national team.

“I don't see why people should use Black Stars as a yardstick to measure Kurt Okraku,” he told Sporty FM.

The experienced football administrator argued that the GFA is primarily responsible for administering football in the country, while the national teams should also receive significant support from the state.

“It’s high time we decouple the work of the GFA from that of the national team. The GFA is just a custodian of the national team; all national teams belong to the state,” he said.

Arhin also praised Okraku for what he described as his support for clubs, particularly the recent financial assistance provided to teams in the Ghana Premier League.

“Football clubs and administrators, we are so much in love with Kurt Okraku for the things he has done for us; who would have thought we'd wake up one morning and be given GHS 1m to develop our clubs?” he added.

The GFA recently provided each Ghana Premier League club with GHS 1m in financial support, a move Arhin believes demonstrates Okraku's commitment to the development of domestic football.

“When it comes to the normal GFA work, Kurt is on top; the national teams belong to the state, and they need to invest,” Arhin said.

His comments come amid renewed calls for major changes within Ghana football following the Black Stars' poor AFCON qualifying campaign and the departure of coach Carlos Queiroz.

Ghana must now revive their qualification hopes when they face Somalia in a double-header in November.

Meanwhile, a five-member technical search committee has been formed to oversee the appointment of a new Black Stars head coach.

The committee, chaired by former GFA vice-president Fred Pappoe, is expected to submit its report to the Sports Ministry on Friday, 9 October.