Ghana President Orders Inquiry Following Early World Cup Exit
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called for a formal investigation into the national team’s disappointing performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, where the Black Stars were eliminated in the group stage.
Speaking on Friday, a day after Ghana’s 2-1 loss to Portugal confirmed their exit from the tournament, President Mahama stressed the need for a comprehensive review of the team’s World Cup campaign. According to L’Équipe, the president has ordered the creation of a commission of inquiry to examine all aspects of the national team’s preparation, management, and performance.
“We need to set up a commission to shed light on Ghana’s participation in this World Cup,” Mahama said. “We need to see the whole process from start to finish.”
Ghana entered the tournament with high expectations, especially after reaching the quarter-finals in 2010, where they were famously eliminated by Uruguay in a dramatic penalty shootout. But in Brazil, the team failed to register a win, earning just a single point from three group matches against the USA, Germany, and Portugal.
Off-field issues also plagued the Black Stars’ campaign, including reports of bonus payment disputes, internal discipline problems, and the controversial expulsion of senior players Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng ahead of the decisive match against Portugal.
In light of the disappointing showing, President Mahama has also called for a rebuilding process within the national team. “We need to reconstruct a new Black Stars team,” he urged, while encouraging Ghanaians to maintain their support for the squad despite the setback.
The commission’s findings are expected to shape the future direction of Ghanaian football, as the country seeks to regain its footing on the international stage after a turbulent World Cup campaign.
