Black Stars: Restoring team to winning ways will take time – Henry Asante Twum

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says restoring the Black Stars to winning ways will require time and sustained effort.

Speaking in an interview, Asante Twum acknowledged the challenges facing the senior national team, insisting that the association’s leadership was aware of the situation and working to get the team back on track.

He cautioned against expecting an immediate turnaround, stressing that rebuilding the team would require considerable commitment.

“It wouldn’t take a day, wouldn’t take a week; it’ll take a lot more effort and a lot of time to get the team back on track,” he told Joy Sports.

“Where we are at this moment, leadership is aware of the challenges that confront us, and efforts are being made to get the team back on track,” he added.

Asante Twum also acknowledged the criticism that often follows poor performances, noting that public reactions to the team are largely influenced by results.

“When you win, you’re hailed, but you don’t expect the people to hail you when the results are poor. That’s what leadership must know and accept,” he said.

His comments come amid growing pressure on the GFA to address the Black Stars’ poor form and restore confidence in the national team.

Ghana endured a disappointing start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, losing to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia to leave them without a point at the bottom of Group C.

The four-time African champions who are racing to the AFCON tournament next year in East Africa having failed to qualify for the last edition of the tournament in Morocco will now face a crucial double-header against Somalia in November as they seek to revive their qualification hopes.

With an interim technical team now in charge, Ghana will be under pressure to secure maximum points from the two matches and get their campaign back on track.