Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has said that the struggles the Black Stars are grappling with go beyond coaching.

According to him, even if the team is handed to astute and accomplished managers like Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola or former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp, the team will fail to thrive.

He stated that the Ghana Football Association (GFA), should be blamed for the team’s woes.

Speaking in an interview with Kessben FM, Lante Vanderpuye called for proper restructuring of the Black Stars for the team to return to their glorious days.

"What is going on in Ghana football, if you hire Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, or any top coach and we don’t change the structure, we will still fail.

"We have created a structure where the players of one person are playing for the Black Stars. He’s the one appointing the coach, managing ball-boys, and the team doctor. How will the Black Stars succeed?" he quizzed.

He commented after the Black Stars, led by head coach Otto Addo, lost three games, drew three, and won none of their six matches played in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

The team finished bottom of Group F with just three points, while Sudan and Angola qualified from the group.

It marks the first time in 20 years that the Black Stars have not qualified for the AFCON.

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