The Ghana Football Association maintains that the recent growth of the Black Stars technical team is a strategic investment in the development of the national team and has denied claims that it is an unneeded financial burden.
Following public outcry over the hiring of five more backroom employees to assist head coach Otto Addo in front of impending international assignments and FIFA World Cup preparations in 2026, the FA took this stance.
The goal of the enhancements is to improve critical operational areas such as match analysis, coaching support, performance tracking, and medical services.
GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum brushed off accusations that the new hires are a waste of money, emphasizing that the organization is still committed to making the senior national team more competitive.
“It is unfortunate for anyone to describe this as a waste of money. That has never been the goal of the FA,” he said.
The appointments form part of broader efforts by the football governing body to address technical and performance gaps identified in recent campaigns.
Twum expressed confidence that the benefits of the expanded technical team would become evident with time, urging stakeholders and supporters to remain patient as the changes take effect.
“In time, everyone will testify to the impact these additions will have on our progress,” Twum told Akoma FM.
