Ghana football fans protest, demand reforms after disappointing performance at 2023 AFCON (Videos)

Angry Sports journalists and football fans in Ghana have taken to the streets of Accra to demonstrate against the poor management of football by the Ghana Football Association (GFA)

The protest is a response to the disappointing performance of the Ghanaian national football team, the Black Stars, at the recently concluded AFCON 2023 tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.

According to Pulse Ghana, the demonstration, organised by a group of senior sports journalists, is aims to pressure the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports to implement significant reforms within Ghana’s football structure, with the goal of revitalizing the nation’s footballing prowess.

The protest started at the Obra Spot, with participants marching through the streets of Accra, and will conclude at the Independence Square.

"Ghana football cannot become a symbol of embarrassment" – @SaddickAdams #PulseSports #SaveGhanaFootball pic.twitter.com/V2OZ07vyp2

— Pulse Ghana (@PulseGhana) February 14, 2024

#SaveGhanaFootball

"We know very well that it is Kurt Okraku and his administration that is causing this country" – Nicholas Omane Acheampong pic.twitter.com/LVIgu3trn3

— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) February 14, 2024

At this final destination, a petition will be presented to representatives from the GFA, the Sports Ministry, Parliament, and the Office of the President, outlining the demands for reform in Ghanaian football.

Ghana crashed out of the 2023 AFCON during the group stage for the second consecutive time.