Omanghana
Entertainment and social commentator Baaba Cann has called on the government to stop funding the Ghana Football Association, arguing that continued state support is limiting the pressure for meaningful reform.
Speaking on UTV’s United Showbiz, Cann said Ghanaian football would struggle to make progress unless its administrators were required to operate without government financial backing.
She argued that dependence on public funds had weakened accountability and reduced the incentive to build a financially sustainable football industry. In her view, withdrawing state support would compel the association to pursue stronger commercial partnerships and improve the quality of its football programs.
Cann also expressed concern about declining public confidence in football administration. She linked the loss of enthusiasm among supporters to longstanding governance concerns, arguing that restoring trust would require substantial changes in how the sport is managed.
Turning to player development, she criticized what she described as inadequate attention to colts football and school competitions. She maintained that these grassroots structures should play a central role in identifying and developing talent for clubs and national teams.
Cann advocated greater reliance on sponsorship, private investment, merchandising and supporter engagement. She argued that the need to attract and retain commercial backing would encourage administrators to improve standards and deliver a more appealing football product.
Her comments present the withdrawal of government funding as a proposed route to reform, with greater financial independence and accountability at the center of her argument.
Source: Omanghana
