Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe Calls for Grassroots Revolution to Revive Ghana Football
Former Ghana Football Association president Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has called for a complete overhaul of Ghana’s football development structure, insisting that rebuilding from the grassroots is the only path to restoring the country’s dominance on the African continent.
His comments follow the Black Stars’ exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Ghana’s campaign came to an end after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32.
Speaking to Graphic Sports, the veteran football administrator argued that Ghana’s recent struggles are rooted in years of neglect at the youth level, stressing that sustainable success can only be achieved through proper planning and talent development.
According to him, the country’s football future depends on identifying gifted youngsters early and providing them with the right environment to flourish.
“If we want to achieve anything in football, we must plan and organise from the grassroots. We must identify and develop more local talent,” he said.
Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe pointed to Morocco as an example Ghana should follow, highlighting the North African nation’s deliberate investment in youth football as the foundation of its recent success on the global stage.
The Hearts of Oak board member also expressed concern over what he believes is the disappearance of Ghana’s traditional style of play, urging the national team’s technical handlers to rediscover the fearless and attacking identity that once made the Black Stars one of Africa’s most respected sides.
“Our style of football has disappeared, and it must be brought back. We must be aggressive,” he stated.
Although Ghana reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2010, the former GFA boss believes the achievement should serve as a platform for deeper reforms rather than satisfaction.
