Ghanaian attacker, Bernard Tekpetey has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to take decisive action to help the Black Stars recover from their recent poor performances.
The senior national team has struggled over the past four years, failing to advance past the group stage in the last three major international tournaments held in Cameroon, Qatar, and Ivory Coast.
The Black Stars’ situation worsened when they failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking their first absence from the competition in two decades.
Speaking to Asempa FM‘s Sports Nite, Tekpetey, who previously played for Schalke 04, stressed the importance of developing better strategies to improve the performance and competitiveness of Ghana’s national teams on the global stage.
He emphasized the need for the GFA to get its house in order and make careful, thoughtful plans for the future of the national teams.
“There is still a lot of work to be done at the GFA, and I believe things need to be organized properly,” the Ludogorets striker said. “The leaders must plan carefully for the national team.”
Currently recovering from an injury, Tekpetey remains hopeful that aligning the GFA’s administrative efforts with the team’s on-field goals will set a strong foundation for the future of Ghanaian football. With two caps for the Black Stars, the experienced forward is eager to see the team return to success.
In another blow, the Black Galaxies have also failed to qualify for the 2024 CHAN tournament.