Kotoko, Hearts of Oak ‘are afraid to speak out’ against GFA over fear of relegation – Alhaji Grusah

King Faisal FC owner and bankroller Alhaji Karim Grusah has accused Ghanaian football clubs of being afraid to speak out against the Ghana Football Association (GFA) because of fears of relegation.

Grusah claims that intimidation and the fear of victimisation have forced several clubs to remain silent over what he described as mismanagement of Ghanaian football.

Speaking to Onua FM, he said even two of the country’s biggest clubs, Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, were reluctant to openly criticise the GFA because they feared facing consequences.

“Even now Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are afraid to speak up because they would be threatened with relegation,” Grusah said.

His comments come at a difficult time for Ghanaian football, with the Ghana Premier League and several national teams facing criticism over their performances and administration.

The Black Stars have also endured a poor start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, losing their opening two Group C matches against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.

Grusah has called on Sports Minister Kofi Adams to take action over the leadership of the GFA and the Black Stars Management Committee.

“Let them resign immediately before we play our next match. I am not a prophet, but if they resign, Ghana will qualify inshallah,” he said.

“I plead with every Ghanaian to rise up and demonstrate against this FA.”

Grusah also alleged that players could be denied opportunities with the Black Stars if they were not favoured by officials within the football association.

“A player who is not being managed by the leaders of the football association will not get the chance to play for the Black Stars no matter how good the player may be,” he claimed.

He further questioned the progress of Ghana’s youth national teams under GFA president Kurt Okraku.

“Where are the Under-17, Under-20 and Under-23 national teams since Kurt Okraku became the GFA president?” he asked.