‘GFA President Must Be Sacked’ – Criss Waddle Demands Kurt Okraku’s Exit After Black Stars Defeat

Ghanaian musician Criss Waddle has aimed at the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following the Black Stars’ shocking 4–2 defeat to The Gambia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.

The Black Stars appeared to be cruising after taking a two-goal lead at the Accra Sports Stadium, but a dramatic collapse saw The Gambia score four times to complete a stunning comeback.

The defeat has triggered fresh criticism of the team’s management, with Waddle questioning why successive changes in the coaching department have failed to produce a lasting turnaround.

In a post on X on September 30, 2026, the rapper called for GFA President Kurt Okraku to be removed from office, arguing that the blame should not continually be placed on coaches.

Waddle pointed to the number of coaches who have been dismissed or replaced under the GFA’s leadership, arguing that the Black Stars’ struggles have persisted despite the changes.

He wrote:

“The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has dismissed or sacked at least over 10 head coaches in the past years, yet our football trajectory still hasn’t changed. Why do we still blame coaches… GFA president himself has to be sacked.”

Criss Waddle believes the time has come for the GFA leadership to answer questions over the Black Stars’ continued struggles.