Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has expressed deep concern over the recent performances of the Ghana national team, insisting the team is falling short of the country’s football standards.
His comments follow Ghana’s defeat to the Germany national team and the subsequent dismissal of Otto Addo.
“You’re seeing what is happening with the national team; this cannot be Ghana. I was very, very surprised when I heard the coach was axed,” Bagbin said.
The Speaker also offered a tactical assessment of the team’s attacking approach, suggesting that players failed to adapt their play to suit the strengths of their forwards.
“When you have a short striker in front, the first measure is the speed of the striker against the defenders; then you know how to spin the balls for that striker to pick,” he explained.
Bagbin further argued that the team’s struggles go beyond coaching, pointing to deeper issues within the squad’s overall performance.
“What happened yesterday against Germany is not coaching,” he added.
His remarks add to the growing national debate over the direction of the Black Stars, as stakeholders continue to assess the team’s struggles and the implications of the recent coaching change.