Black Stars: GFA, Sports Ministry's decision to settle on interim technical team for Somalia games a wise decision – Odartey Lamptey

Nii Odartey LampteyFormer Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has backed the decision to appoint an interim technical team for the Black Stars upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Somalia.Ghana are hoping to return to the continental tournament after missing the 2025 edition in Morocco, but their qualification campaign has started poorly, leaving their hopes of reaching the 2027 finals under pressure.The Black Stars lost 2-0 to Ivory Coast in Bouake before suffering a 4-2 defeat by The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium, results that preceded the departure of head coach Carlos Queiroz.Following Queirozs resignation, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation established a five-member committee to oversee the search for his successor.The authorities have since settled on an interim technical team to handle Ghanas Matchday Three and Four fixtures against Somalia in November.Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjrkegren will lead the team, assisted by Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram, while former Ghana goalkeeper Fatawu Dauda has been appointed goalkeeper trainer.Lamptey believes the interim arrangement will give the authorities enough time to identify the right candidate for the substantive position.It is a wise decision to settle on interim coaches for the Black Stars ahead of the Somalia games, he told Asempa FM.I hope the committee doesn’t repeat the mistakes it has made in the past, so I believe they will take their time and settle on a new head coach for the long term, he added.The former Ghana international also stressed the importance of a careful recruitment process, with the Black Stars needing a coach capable of restoring confidence and improving the teams performances.Ghana will host Somalia in both qualifying matches at the Accra Sports Stadium as they attempt to revive their campaign and strengthen their chances of securing a place at the 2027 AFCON.The appointment of a substantive head coach remains a priority for the GFA and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation following the teams disappointing start to the qualifiers.



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