Immediate Reforms Needed to Reclaim Ghana's Sports Pride - Mahama
Accra, Ghana - 28 Feb, 2025 - Ghana's President, John Dramani Mahama, has issued a stark warning about the country's dwindling sporting fortunes, acknowledging that the nation's once-thriving sports sector is at a critical crossroads.
Delivering his first State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday 27 Feb, he noted that in the past, Ghana was a force to be reckoned with, boasting an impressive record of Olympic medals, boxing titles, and athletic achievements. However, the country has struggled to replicate this success in recent years, with the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations being a particularly bitter pill to swallow.
"Ghana's sports sector, once again, which was a shining example of excellence within Africa, now finds itself at a very critical juncture.''
"Historically, our nation has been celebrated and has had remarkable achievements in boxing, football, and athletics. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case,'' he stated.
President Mahama acknowledged the need for urgent reform, citing structural deficiencies in administration, funding, infrastructure, and talent development.
He also emphasized that immediate action is necessary to reclaim Ghana's rightful place on the global sports stage.
"However, recent years have unveiled the depressing structural deficiencies in administration, funding, infrastructure, and talent development. Immediate and comprehensive reforms are imperative to reclaim our rightful place on the global sports stage."
The president's call to action comes at a crucial time, as the Black Stars prepare to embark on their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.
Source: Lead News Online
