Ghana\u2019s parliamentary Sports Select Committee is set to haul in the Ghana Football Association and the Sports Minister to answer urgent questions over the Black Stars\u2019 nightmare start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The move was confirmed by committee chairman Ernest Henry Norgbey in an interview with Akoma 87.9 FM \u2014 just 48 hours after Ghana crashed to a crushing 4\u20132 home defeat by The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That loss followed a 2\u20130 opening defeat away to C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, leaving the Black Stars rooted to the bottom of Group C with zero points from two games \u2014 and six goals conceded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collapse in Accra fuels concern
Ghana looked on course for victory on home soil when Ernest Nuamah struck from the penalty spot before Felix Afena-Gyan made it 2\u20130. But The Gambia hit back with two first-half goals to level it up, then Ebrima Colley scored twice after the break \u2014 the second deep into stoppage time \u2014 to seal a devastating 4\u20132 win for the visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Norgbey said the committee has not yet drawn any conclusions and wants to get full clarity on what\u2019s going wrong before making recommendations. He stressed: \u201cWe are not calling for the GFA to be dissolved at this stage \u2014 we need to understand the full picture first.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Broader review sought
Separately, members of the Youth and Sports Committee have called for a wider parliamentary inquiry covering football governance, national team preparation, infrastructure \u2014 and issues stemming from Ghana\u2019s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, according to 3News.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They want both the GFA and the National Sports Authority to provide detailed briefings on football development, management, logistics and stakeholder coordination. No date has yet been set for those hearings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Queiroz exit adds to upheaval
The political scrutiny comes as Ghana confirmed a change in the dugout: Reuters reported today that head coach Carlos Queiroz has left his post in the wake of the two opening losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His departure leaves big questions unanswered \u2014 over whether the team\u2019s struggles stem from technical decisions, administrative failings, or lack of government support. MPs say their inquiry will aim to separate those responsibilities and identify exactly where accountability lies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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