Stop abusing players when things go wrong – Kurt Okraku caution Ghanaians

The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has urged fans to stop abusing players when things go wrong at the Black Stars.

The Black Stars faced serious criticism because of their abysmal performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire where the team exited at the group stage.

Some players like Mohammed Salisu went as far as asking to fight journalists after the embarrassing draw against Mozambique.

Speaking at the Ghana Football Association’s meet the press in Kumasi, Kurt said, “If we kill our players when things go bad, we are likely not. That is why I’ve always said in good times and in bad times, let’s stay with our players.

“Let’s leave those decisive but important decisions to the technical team to handle.”

Ghana missed out on a place in the Round of 16 after finishing third in a group consisting of Cape Verde, Egypt and Mozambique.

The Black Stars lost 2-1 to Cape Verde before back to back 2-2 draws against Egypt and Mozambique confirmed Ghana’s elimination from the tournament.

The Black Stars, for the second successive tournament, exited at the group stages without registering a win, extending the country’s wait for its fifth AFCON title to 42 years.