Former Black Stars Management Committee member Ernest Thompson has advised the Ghana Football Association not to consider bringing back Kwesi Appiah as head coach of the national team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This follows the recent dismissal of Otto Addo, after Ghana suffered back-to-back friendly defeats against Austria and Germany in March. With the search for a new coach underway, Appiah\u2014who has previously managed the team on two occasions\u2014has been mentioned among the possible candidates to take over ahead of the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Thompson believes Appiah may not have the authority required to manage the current squad effectively. Speaking in an interview, he stressed that the team now operates in a high-pressure environment where strong leadership is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He pointed out that the World Cup demands a higher level of discipline and control compared to other tournaments, noting that top football nations make decisive coaching choices when necessary. According to him, Ghana needs a coach with a commanding presence, a strong personality, and a competent technical backroom staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The GFA is expected to name a new head coach later this month. The Black Stars are scheduled to regroup in May for an international friendly against Mexico, followed by a final preparatory match against Wales on June 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ghana will be making its fifth appearance at the FIFA World Cup and has been drawn in a challenging group alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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