Ghana football legend Mohammed Polo believes the country’s recent struggles are rooted in technical shortcomings rather than administration, calling for greater investment in coaching development and preserving Ghana’s football identity.
The 1982 AFCON winner acknowledged the efforts of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) but said the lack of results shows that an important piece is missing.
“My five-year development plan is in place because the GFA management is doing a lot and putting every structure in place, but no results to show. It shows that there is something missing. What is missing is technical,” Polo told Asempa Sports.
The former Hearts of Oak star stressed that Ghana’s traditional style of football should be passed on to younger generations through improved coaching and technical education.
“The conversations surrounding local-based coaches, they are doing their best, but we need to let Ghanaians know that our legends are not good. The ball we play shows that we have a style of football, and we want to teach the children what we know. I am sure that those who will come, it will help us,” he added.
Polo believes involving experienced former players in coaching development and grassroots football will help Ghana produce technically gifted players and restore the country’s status among Africa’s football elite.
