The decision has caused widespread speculation and raised concerns among sports pundits, with many speculating that Ankomah’s refusal is rooted in his commitment to safeguarding his integrity.
The Black Stars, Ghana’s national football team, are currently on the hunt for a new head coach, and the GFA has extended an invitation to ACE Ankomah to play a significant role in the coach selection process.
However, the seasoned lawyer’s decision to step away has triggered rumors, with several experts in the sporting community linking it to concerns about the GFA’s track record in handling such appointments.
The Ghana Football Association has faced criticism in the past for what many perceive as mismanagement and a lack of transparency in the selection of national team coaches.
ACE Ankomah’s decision to withdraw himself from the process has reignited discussions about the need for a more robust and accountable approach to such appointments within the GFA.
Following the GFA’s announcement of the coach search committee’s formation, Ghanaians and sports enthusiasts have voiced their concerns.
Some have labeled the allegations surrounding the selection process as indicative of a broader issue within the football governing body.
The controversy has also prompted questions about the rationale behind pursuing a new head coach, while the GFA and the sports ministry have yet to issue an unqualified apology to the people of Ghana for the team’s disappointing performance in the AFCON 2023.
As the debate surrounding the GFA’s coach selection process grows more heated, the focus remains on the need for transparency, accountability, and a commitment to rectifying past mistakes within Ghana’s football administration.
The GFA now faces the challenge of addressing the concerns raised by both ACE Ankomah’s withdrawal and the broader public dissatisfaction with the handling of national team matters.
