The Black Stars returned to Ghana one of the worst teams at this year’s world cup, both on the pitch and off it. Ghanaians everywhere witnessed the sorry state of affairs within the team, leading to not only our elimination but humiliation at the hands of the world media.
Now we are to believe all is well, and forget everything that happened because the Ghana Football Association has rendered an unqualified apology to the people of Ghana, and for equal measure has assured us of their desire to move forward with Kwesi Appiah.
For the charges of corruption, poor organisation, and poor tactics there was no response, save an apology to soothe our hearts and allow them lead us forward to greater heights.
“Admittedly the performance of the team fell below the expectations of many Ghanaians” Mr Kwesi Nyantakyi, the FA President said at a press briefing organised this afternoon.
“Our inability to qualify to the second round broke many Ghanaian hearts. We wish to offer our unqualified apologies for the disappointment.”
At least they have the grace to have realised Ghanaians were far from pleased with the appearance we made, but for those who have many questions this apology would be poor recompense.
The GFA President also admitted that the Management Committees are going to be reviewed, not only that of the Black Stars of all the national teams. This is slightly more welcome news, but the results this “review” would yield remains to be seen.
Many questions have been raised over the efficacy of these committees, particularly after it emerged Ghana sent three times more officials than players to the world cup. Sulley Muntari got into a fracas with one of the committee members, and despite his reprehensible actions, he raised legitimate questions about the role of all these officials.