GFA defends expanded technical team as World Cup ambitions take shape
Ghana Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has strongly defended the FA’s decision to reinforce the national team’s technical setup, insisting the move is driven purely by ambition and the desire to compete at the highest level on the global stage.
Speaking on the federation’s World Cup preparations, Asante Twum stressed that the Black Stars’ objective goes beyond mere participation. According to him, Ghana are targeting a meaningful impact at the tournament, and that vision demands top-level expertise within the technical team.
“Our goal at the World Cup is to make an impact, and we can only achieve that with the best expertise guiding us. We believe these coaches will take us where we want to be,” he said.
He also dismissed claims that the FA is unnecessarily bloating the technical bench, arguing that Ghana’s setup compares favourably with, and in some cases is leaner than, those of other competing nations.
“When you compare the coaches we have assembled with those of other countries, ours are even fewer in number. This is not about increasing the headcount, but about ensuring we put forward the very best to compete at the highest level,” Asante Twum explained.
Addressing criticism that the appointments represent a misuse of funds, the GFA spokesperson described such assertions as unfair and premature. He maintained that financial considerations have not been ignored and that the true value of the decision will become evident over time.
“It is unfortunate for anyone to describe this as a waste of money. That has never been the goal of the FA, and in time, everyone will testify to the impact these additions will have on our progress,” he added.
As Ghana step up preparations for the World Cup, the FA remains confident that its investment in quality technical expertise will translate into improved performances on the pitch and a stronger showing on football’s biggest stage.
