A number of stories have linked the Ghana Soccer Affiliation (GFA) with the appointment of former Tremendous Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, Soccernet.ng stories.
Nonetheless, many Ghanaians have confirmed these stories to be false, and the GFA has but to make any official assertion relating to the matter.
The previous KAA Gent defender, Eguavoen, had beforehand expressed curiosity in teaching the Tremendous Eagles. Nonetheless, he was snubbed by the Nigeria Soccer Federation in favour of former Mali head coach Eric Chelle, who was appointed to take cost of the Tremendous Eagles with quick impact.
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Following Chelle’s appointment, hypothesis arose about Eguavoen’s future, resulting in the false stories concerning the GFA’s curiosity in him. This is also linked to the common pleasant banter between Nigeria and Ghana.
GFA Faces Uncertainty Amid Authorities Change
Amid this debunked hearsay linking Eguavoen because the proposed new head coach of Ghana, the GFA is reportedly centered on retaining present Black Stars head coach Otto Addo.
Nonetheless, the newly sworn-in authorities seems to produce other plans, which creates uncertainty about Addo’s place.
Ghanaian sports activities journalist Emmanuel Ayamga, who has previously featured in Afrik-Foot, DW, and Pulse Sports activities Ghana, make clear the challenges the GFA faces amid political and monetary concerns:
“They desperately need to preserve Otto Addo, as a result of he’s at all times been their man. However the brand new authorities additionally desires him out. From what I’ve gathered, Otto Addo’s compensation, ought to he be sacked, is sort of excessive, in order that they’ll must make a funds for that.
“As , the brand new authorities was sworn in simply two days in the past, in order that they’re now settling in. We’ll have a clearer image as soon as a Sports activities Minister is known as,” Ayamga instructed Soccernet.ng.
Is Eguavoen a Good Match for the Black Stars?
Suppose Eguavoen is certainly a possible candidate for the Black Stars head coach place. In that case, Ghanaian sports activities journalist Emmanuel Ayamga doubts whether or not he’s the suitable match, notably at this essential time.
Ayamga believes that whereas Eguavoen has a good teaching background, his qualities might not be sufficient to deal with the Black Stars’ present challenges.
“He’s first rate, however I don’t suppose he’s what Ghana wants proper now. He’s similar to Kwesi Appiah, and his ‘good man’ persona gained’t be sufficient to take the Black Stars to the place they need to be, particularly on this time when the staff is completely down,” Ayamga defined.
One other Ghanaian sports activities journalist, Selasi Fiawoyi, who writes for Sahara Soccer, shared his ideas on the potential appointment of Eguavoen because the Black Stars head coach. Fiawoyi acknowledged the issue of the position, however expressed openness to the thought of Eguavoen taking up.
“I’d welcome him. The job is hard and he’ll must hit the bottom operating. I hope he’s prepared for that,” he stated.
For CAF-accredited Nigerian journalist Toyosi Afolayan, Eguavoen’s deep understanding of African soccer makes him a robust candidate, particularly for rebuilding the staff.
“Sure, he’s, really. Is aware of African soccer greater than Otto [Addo]. He’s the person meant for a rebuild, and [Augustine] Eguavoen is skilled. His file with Nigeria isn’t dangerous. They’ve not gained gold below him, although, however the high three isn’t one thing far-fetched for Eguavoen to do,” he stated.
With the Black Stars lacking out on the 2025 AFCON qualification and the Black Galaxies knocked out of the CHAN 2024 qualifiers by Nigeria’s CHAN Eagles, the way forward for Otto Addo is now a serious concern for the GFA. Nonetheless, it appears unlikely that Eguavoen will take cost of the staff within the close to future.