Bernhard Lippert, the Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has called on Ghanaians to acknowledge the realities of the current state of football in the country rather than merely complaining about poor outcomes.
Lippert made these remarks while discussing the recently unveiled “National Football Philosophy,” which aims to uphold Ghana’s football identity and encourage stakeholders to catch up with countries that have made significant progress in the sport.
In response to the decline in club and national team performances, there have been calls for a comprehensive framework to revive Ghana’s footballing prowess. The GFA responded by launching the National Football Philosophy, a document that aims to guide and inspire all stakeholders in order to restore Ghana’s past glories in the game.
During the launch event, Lippert urged Ghanaians to manage their expectations and familiarize themselves with the nation’s football identity. He emphasized the importance of hard work and the need for Ghana to develop distinct characteristics and a clear footballing identity.
Lippert emphasized, “I think we are talking too much as a people. In Africa, most of the countries are ahead of us and we think we are still a football powerhouse. We need to work hard.
“It’s very important for us to have characteristics, That’s why we tried to find out our DNA as Ghanaians. We need to have an identity,” Bernhard Lippert said on Wednesday during the launch of the National Football Philosophy.
The launch of the National Football Philosophy is intended to inspire a collective effort to rejuvenate Ghana’s football and ensure its future success.
