Sulley Muntari, former Black Stars midfielder
Former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari has delivered a scathing critique of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), accusing their leadership of lacking genuine passion for the sport and prioritizing self-serving interests over the welfare of Ghana football.
In an interview with 3Sports, the 2010 Champions League winner lamented the poor state of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) and criticized the GFA for turning a blind eye to the challenges faced by clubs in the league.
“The FA are aware of the issues. The so-called ‘football people’ are not actually football people, they are just there, doing unnecessary things,” Muntari stated.
He went on to highlight the struggles clubs endure, including gruelling 10-hour journeys from Accra to Tamale and other regions, often under unsafe conditions.
“Maybe the club presidents try to help, but the FA doesn’t. Teams travel long distances on bad roads, in poorly maintained buses, sometimes facing attacks or accidents. The FA just watches as this happens,” Muntari said.
The former midfielder called on the GFA to take responsibility for the well-being of players in the league, urging them to provide better support and infrastructure.
“It’s your responsibility. These players have wives and kids. You can’t treat them this way,” he added.
After an illustrious career in Europe with clubs like Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Portsmouth, Muntari returned to the Ghana Premier League in 2022, rejoining Accra Hearts of Oak after 21 years.
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