Kurt Okraku Raises Alarm Over Coaching Standards in Ghana Football
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has once again voiced serious concerns about the state of coaching in the country, stressing that raising technical standards remains a major priority for the association.
Okraku made the remarks on the sidelines of the ongoing CAF Licence A coaching course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, where he reflected on systemic challenges that have hindered Ghana’s football development over the years.
According to the GFA boss, outdated coaching methods, limited access to advanced training, and weak development structures have contributed to a decline in technical quality, despite Ghana’s rich football heritage and consistent success at youth level.
He revealed that both coaching and refereeing were highlighted as critical areas for reform during the FA’s 2023 Congress in Kumasi, underlining the urgency of technical capacity building.
“These two key need areas are refereeing and coaching. I have never, never, never been happy with coaching, and I have not stopped talking about this,” Okraku stated.
“When I say coaching standards in Ghana has been poor, I really mean it.”
The CAF Licence A programme forms part of a broader GFA strategy to modernise coaching education, enhance tactical knowledge, and introduce global best practices in player development. The initiative is expected to produce a new generation of technically equipped coaches capable of driving progress at club and national team levels.
Okraku expressed confidence that sustained investment in coaching education will transform Ghana’s football landscape, helping the nation regain its competitive edge both domestically and on the international stage.
