The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Head of Public Relations and Strategy, Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, has rejected suggestions that Ghana football is in a state of complete collapse. Armstrong-Mortagbe acknowledged that there are areas requiring significant improvement but urged supporters and stakeholders to take a more balanced view of the state of the game. His comments come […]
The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Head of Public Relations and Strategy, Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, has rejected suggestions that Ghana football is in a state of complete collapse.
Armstrong-Mortagbe acknowledged that there are areas requiring significant improvement but urged supporters and stakeholders to take a more balanced view of the state of the game.
His comments come amid growing debate over the direction of Ghana football, with concerns extending beyond the performance of the senior national team to issues surrounding administration, player development and the broader football structure.
Speaking on Sporty FM, Armstrong-Mortagbe said the challenges facing the game should not overshadow the progress that has been made.
“Ghana football is not completely broken. There’s so much more that could be done. My context is: is the glass half full or half empty?” he asked.
He also argued that the fortunes of the Black Stars often shape public perceptions of Ghana football as a whole.
“Ghana football is not just about Black Stars, but for many fans, once the Black Stars do well, then all is well with Ghana football,” he added.
According to Armstrong-Mortagbe, Ghana’s football ecosystem is much broader than the senior men’s national team and should be assessed across its various components.
He noted that the sport encompasses domestic competitions, player development, administration and other structures that contribute to the overall growth of football in the country.
His comments come at a time when questions continue to be raised about the development of players, the administration of domestic football and the overall structure of the sport in Ghana.
The GFA official maintained that while Ghana football has challenges that need to be addressed, describing the entire system as “broken” would overlook areas where progress is being made.
The focus will now turn to the domestic game, with the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season scheduled to begin this weekend.
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