Ghana international Mohammed Polo has taken a swipe at the Ghana Football Association over their decision to include foreign coaches on their technical director shortlist.
The Ghana FA have shortlisted six candidates for interview for the vacant Technical Director position.
The six candidates, made up of three Ghanaians and three expatriates are currently undergoing interviews, through video conferencing, with a select committee of the GFA.
The Technical Director position became vacant this month following the departure of Mr. Samuel Francis Oti Akenteng whose contract expired at the end of March, 2020.
It is believed that the technical director role is essential for FIFA and Ghana intends to appoint his successor as soon as possible.
Speaking to Bryt FM, Polo affirmed that it was wrong on the part of the Ghana FA to add expatriate coaches on the final shortlist.
“For me, they shouldn’t have even included foreign coaches on their shortlist because we have the men. Even giving opportunity for interested coaches to apply for the job is wrong. They should have gone straight and appoint the right person for us
“I feel that local coaches have grown in the game. I think the immediate past (TD) of the FA, Oti Akenteng did his best and it is about time they give the job to a Ghanaian to continue where he ended”
“Trophies won at African Cup of Nations were won by local coaches and so, if we are in search of a TD, we shouldn’t worry ourselves to appoint an expatriate. To be honest, it will be an insult if the FA does that”
“I think this application is just a formality, they know what they are doing but I pray they choose the right person for us” he emphasized.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Sylvester Ntim
