One year ago today, February 14, frustrated Ghanaian football fans took to the streets, demanding urgent reforms to halt the sport’s rapid decline.
The “Save Ghana Football” movement led by some renowned Sports journalists, backed by passionate supporters and key stakeholders, hoped their voices would spark a turnaround.
Instead, a year later, the situation has worsened.
The Black Stars, once a force to reckon with in African football, failed to secure a single victory throughout the AFCON qualifiers, missing out on the tournament in Morocco.
The Ghana Premier League, plagued by mismanagement and dwindling interest, has been suspended. Confidence in the nation’s football leadership is at an all-time low.
“What we feared would happen is no longer a possibility—it is our reality,” the movement stated in a press release. “The collapse of Ghana football is here, and without immediate intervention, the embarrassment on the global stage will only deepen.”
One of the most shocking incidents in the past year has been the tragic death of Francis Yaw Frimpong, who was fatally stabbed following a league match between Nsoatreman and Asante Kotoko.
The movement expressed disappointment in the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) silence, calling for leadership that restores faith in the game.
Despite efforts from clubs like Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak to push for reforms, the movement believes that real change can only come from a national effort.
They are now appealing to President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to spearhead a comprehensive policy that prioritizes football development across all levels—not just the Black Stars.
“If we miss this opportunity to implement reforms at the GFA, the biggest loser will be Ghana football,” the statement warned.
As another year begins, the movement holds onto hope that by February 2026, Ghanaian football will be on the path to revival rather than ruin.
