Don’t Blame the Players-Sports Obama Faults System for Black Stars’ AFCON Failure

Sports journalist Saddick Adams, known popularly as Sports Obama, has refuted claims that the Black Stars’ poor performance stems from a lack of player quality.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Adams highlighted systemic dysfunction rather than talent as the primary cause of the team’s struggles, offering a pointed critique of coach Otto Addo’s recent comments.

“You have players who compete week in and week out in the topmost leagues in the world,” Adams remarked. He expressed disbelief at how these players, after thriving in elite competitions, seem unrecognizable in national team games.

“And then they come here to play, and you find yourself asking, ‘Are these really the players who were in the Premier League last week? Is this the guy who scored in the Spanish La Liga?’”

Adams’ frustration was clear as he pushed back against Addo’s suggestion that Ghana’s talent pool is insufficient.

He emphasized the calibre of players Ghana fields internationally and the relatively manageable nature of their qualification group.

“You are in a group with Sudan, Niger, and Angola, so not having talent should not be an issue,” Adams said, dismissing the idea that lack of quality players is to blame.

“If we were grouped with Brazil, Spain, or Germany, that would have been a factor.”

The Black Stars’ recent run of poor results has left fans disillusioned. Most notably, the team failed to secure a single victory during the entire qualification campaign for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Despite their rich footballing history, which includes four AFCON titles and stellar performances in World Cups, Ghana went winless against teams such as Sudan, Niger, and Angola—opponents many believe should have been comfortably beaten.

This historic underperformance highlights the growing crisis within Ghanaian football, intensifying calls for systemic reforms.

Adams attributed this dismal record to deeper issues within the team’s structure. “It’s not about talent,” he stressed, pointing out that the players’ evident quality at the club level becomes nullified when they play for the national team. The lack of a functional system, clear strategy, and leadership is, in his view, the real culprit.

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