Football Philosophy forms bedrock of Ghana Football development – GFA President
President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku says the newly launched Ghana Football philosophy policy will form the bedrock of the Ghanaian Football development.
The President was speaking at the launch of the Ghana Football DNA at the Africa Trade House Conference Room on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
‘’We outdoor our new baby, confident in the fact that it shall form the bedrock of our football development, dwelling on relevant scientific studies and clearly outlining the brand Ghana Football ought to be’’ President Simeon-Okraku said.
He continued by calling on all stakeholders to remain patient as the Technical Directorate works around the clock to get our football back to where we belongs.
‘’Witnessing the fruits of today’s launch may require time, days, weeks, months, or even years. However with patience, the result will reflect the sacrifice and collective commitment we dedicate to this new pathway’’ President Simeon-Okraku added.
Ghana’s Football DNA is the fruit of two years of work by the directorate, led by its director, Bernhard Lippert.
In the development of what the FA President has described as ‘The Greatest Gift to Ghana’s Football’, it was concluded Ghanaian players lack some qualities key to the modern game.
As a result, the DNA is centred on four moments; Ball Possession in Offense, Transition to Defense and Out of Possession Defense – areas which will have specific demands from Ghanaian players.
The GFA has admitted results of the National Football Philosophy will take time to materialise.
However, they also explained for the philosophy to materialise, coaches in the country need to embrace the new approach to how Ghana wants to play the game.
