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Former Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Francis Oti Akenteng, has called on the GFA to establish a clear, laid-down criteria for appointing captains of the national teams.
His call comes in light of ongoing controversies surrounding the appointment of leaders for Ghana’s various national teams. The Black Stars, in particular, have faced challenges in captaincy decisions.
Since the start of 2024, the team has seen a revolving door of captains, with Otto Addo’s decision to not invite captain Andre Ayew still causing unrest. Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, and Jordan Ayew have all been handed the captaincy at different points in the year.
Similarly, the Black Galaxies under coach Didi Dramani reportedly faced internal issues with their captaincy ahead of their 2024 CHAN playoffs against Nigeria.
With such issues plaguing the leadership roles within the national teams, Akenteng believes it is crucial for the GFA to set clear guidelines to avoid future complications.
“I think the Ghana Football Association should sit down and come out with a laid-down criteria that will be used in appointing national team captains,” he told Asempa FM.
“Usually, when a new coach comes in, he is unsure whether to maintain the old captain or appoint a new one, and when he does, problems arise, even though there is some sort of criteria,” Akenteng added.