Calls Grow for President Mahama to Sack GFA Boss Kurt Okraku After Black Stars' Shock Defeat to Gambia

The home defeat against Gambia was not an isolated setback but the latest blow in a troubled era for Ghanaian football.

The Black Stars initiated their Group C qualifying campaign with a disappointing 2-0 defeat away to Côte d'Ivoire, making the subsequent loss in Accra even more damaging to their qualification prospects.

These back-to-back defeats come shortly after Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 AFCON, reigniting widespread national debate regarding the overall governance and direction of the country's sports setup.

Following Tuesday's match, sports broadcaster Daniel Koranteng redirected public criticism away from the coaching staff and focused squarely on the administration of GFA President Kurt Okraku.

Koranteng publicly urged President John Mahama to take immediate executive action to remove Okraku from his position.

Taking to social media platform X, Koranteng delivered a direct message to the Head of State, writing: "

John Mahama, I think it's time. Act quick.

Since assuming office in 2019, Kurt Okraku has overseen a period of contrasting fortunes for Ghanaian football.

While the nation successfully secured qualification for the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups during his tenure, performance in continental competitions has severely deteriorated.

Ghana has failed to win an AFCON qualifying match since September 2023, enduring a concerning streak of eight consecutive qualification games without a single victory.

Furthermore, the national team's last victory in the main AFCON tournament dates back to the 2019 edition, when Ghana defeated Guinea-Bissau 2-0.

Amid rising public outrage, head coach Carlos Queiroz acknowledged the team's ongoing struggles—noting a dismal record of just one victory in eleven matches—though he rejected claims that the squad is in a full-blown crisis.

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Nevertheless, sports commentators and passionate fans maintain that administrative accountability at the GFA level is an essential first step toward reviving the nation's footballing prestige.

The Black Stars' recent collapse points to governance and administrative challenges within Ghanaian football that extend beyond tactical adjustments on the pitch.

As scrutiny of GFA President Kurt Okraku intensifies, the call for executive action reflects a growing demand for structural reform and accountability.