Dutch defender of Ghanaian descent, Jeremie Frimpong, has called on Ghana’s football authorities to focus on establishing stability to foster the growth of the sport in the country.
Football in Ghana has seen a significant decline recently. For the first time in two decades, the Black Stars, Ghana’s senior national team, failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after finishing last in Group F with just three points.
Ghanaian clubs have also struggled to make a strong impact in continental competitions. The most notable achievement in recent years came from Premier League club Dreams FC, who reached the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup, marking the best performance by a Ghanaian club in years.
Frimpong, who closely follows the game on social media, urged the authorities to create a more stable system for football’s development in Ghana.
“I feel like in Europe, the setup is really good. I’m not saying that the setup is bad here [in Ghana] but the setup in Europe is really stable,” the Bayer Leverkusen defender told Pan-Africa Football.
“I’ve never watched the Ghanaian league so I cannot talk about it. I can only talk about what I have seen and I think the league is stable in Europe.
“There are barely any problems. There is no cancellation of any matches, it’s very stable. I think if they bring stability here, things can be good,” he added.
Frimpong has enjoyed an impressive season with Bayer Leverkusen, featuring in 16 matches, scoring two goals, and providing five assists.