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According to Bediako, the overlap between club ownership and football administration has contributed to perceptions that some players receive preferential treatment when the Black Stars squad is selected.
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Veteran Ghanaian sports journalist and football historian Ken Bediako has criticised the influence of club owners in the administration of Ghana football, arguing that the current structure creates conflicts of interest and undermines confidence in the national team selection process.
Speaking in an interview with broadcaster Kafui Dey, Bediako claimed that many of the individuals responsible for running Ghana football are also owners of football clubs, a situation he believes compromises fairness.
“Almost all of them are club owners.”
According to Bediako, the overlap between club ownership and football administration has contributed to perceptions that some players receive preferential treatment when the Black Stars squad is selected.
“They make sure that their players are selected for the national team.”
He argued that such perceptions can negatively affect morale within the national team, as players may begin to question whether selection is based solely on merit.
“These players are very, very sensitive… and very jealous.”
Bediako said football administration should be separated from club ownership to avoid potential conflicts of interest and strengthen public confidence in the game’s governance.
“The fact that you own a club doesn’t mean you should dictate how football should be run.”
While acknowledging that club owners have an important role to play in Ghana football, the veteran journalist maintained that the administration of the game should be left to individuals who can act independently and in the best interest of the sport.
He argued that introducing stronger governance structures and reducing perceived conflicts of interest would help restore trust in Ghana football and contribute to the long-term development of the Black Stars.
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