Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Sports, Ernest Henry Norgbey, says he would not be surprised if the government eventually decides to dissolve the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and rebuild the country’s football administration following the Black Stars’ recent struggles.
His remarks come after Ghana’s disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the Black Stars suffering back-to-back defeats to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia.
Speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM, Norgbey said a government intervention similar to reforms seen in other countries could become an option if the situation fails to improve.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if the government steps in and says, ‘We are dissolving the GFA and starting afresh,’ because we have seen something similar happen in Nigeria. We need to invest more in our sporting activities.”
Despite raising the possibility, the lawmaker stressed that he is not calling for the immediate dissolution of the GFA, insisting Parliament must first establish the causes of the Black Stars’ decline.
He noted that the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports will invite officials of the GFA and the Minister responsible for Sports to explain the national team’s recent performances and the broader challenges facing Ghana football.
“We plan to invite the GFA and the Minister purposely and specifically to interrogate what actually is happening to Ghana football, especially when it comes to the Black Stars.”
Norgbey added that any decision on the future of Ghana football administration should only be taken after a thorough investigation, as pressure continues to mount following the Black Stars’ winless start to their AFCON qualifying campaign.
