Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman Dr Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe has criticised the process of selecting players for the Black Stars, claiming some call-ups are influenced by personal interests rather than merit.
His comments come after Ghana’s disappointing 4-2 defeat to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Black Stars appeared to be on course for victory after taking a 2-0 lead through Ernest Nuamah and Felix Afena-Gyan, but the visitors staged a remarkable comeback to score four goals and leave Ghana without a point from their opening two Group C matches.
The defeat extended Ghana’s winless run in AFCON qualifying to eight games and increased pressure on the team’s leadership.
Speaking on Joy FM, Nyaho-Tamakloe suggested that some players are handed national team opportunities because of their links with influential figures within football administration.
“Why don’t they stop it? They have interest in some of these boys, and that is where the problem is coming from,” he said.
“Many of these players get to be called just because of the association with big people in the FA setup.”
The former GFA president warned that such practices could affect the quality and competitiveness of the national team, stressing that Black Stars selections must be based on performance and ability.
Ghana’s latest setback has intensified calls for reforms after the country missed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and continues to struggle in the 2027 qualifiers.
The Black Stars will return to action in November when they face Somalia as they seek to revive their qualification campaign.
