Ghana football legend Mohammed Polo has rejected calls to blame Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku for the Black Stars’ poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Ghana have suffered consecutive defeats in Group C, losing 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké before collapsing from a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2 against The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The results have increased pressure on the GFA leadership and the technical team, with questions being raised about the direction of the national team.
However, speaking on Swiit FM, Polo defended Okraku, insisting the GFA president is working to improve Ghana football despite the challenges.
“To be frank, Kurt Okraku’s-led administration is striving to develop Ghana football, but things are not going as expected. I think Ghana is being hunted spiritually. There is a problem which must be rectified.”
“Kurt Okraku is performing; he is not the problem, and I must be honest. I have been in the game since 1972, and I think Ghana football is rich now under Kurt,” he added.
The former Hearts of Oak star also argued that Okraku should not be blamed for results involving clubs and players on the pitch.
“Just recently, Medeama and Nations FC were eliminated from the African club competitions. You fault Kurt Okraku for what? Is he a footballer?”
Polo’s comments come amid growing criticism of the GFA following the Black Stars’ struggles, including Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and their poor opening results in the 2027 qualifiers.
The 1978 AFCON winner believes Ghana’s football problems require collective solutions rather than placing responsibility on one individual.
The Black Stars are currently bottom of Group C without a point and will need a strong turnaround in their upcoming matches to revive their qualification hopes.
