Former Black Stars midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, has lifted the lid on the underlying problems plaguing the Ghanaian national team.In an explosive interview with Onua Sports after the Black-Sudan game, Badu revealed that the team's recent struggles run deeper than mere leadership or coaching issues.A Huge ProblemThe 2009 u20 World Cup champion, who spent 11 years with the Black Stars, stated that the team's body language and overall dynamics are indicative of a more profound issue."There's a huge problem in the team, of which no one wants to publicly speak about it," he stated.This startling admission raises questions about the team's dynamics and internal conflicts among fans and pundits alike.Coaching Not the SolutionThe 34-year-old further stressed that even the appointment of top-tier coaches like Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, or Pep Guardiola would not alleviate the team's woes."We can employ Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola, it will still amount to nothing."This blunt assessment underscores the severity of the issues within the Black Stars camp.Facing the MusicThe veteran midfielder urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and stakeholders to confront the issues head-on."We need to face it and see where the problem is, because the body language is not good; nothing is working."The Black Stars' disappointing 2-0 loss to Sudan in the AFCON qualifiers has only intensified scrutiny.
Ghana's last two AFCON appearances have been underwhelming, with the team failing to progress beyond the group stage on each occasion.With AFCON 2025 qualification slipping away, and potentially missing out on the continent's prestigious tournament for the first time in 20 years, the Black Stars must now redirect their focus towards the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as an opportunity to revive and rebuild the team, restoring it to its former glory.