According to a report by Citi FM on Saturday October 17, 2026, Sports pundit Yaw Adjei-Mintah has criticised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following the appointment of Kim Lars Björkegren as interim head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars, arguing that the decision raises concerns about the association’s commitment to the Black Queens.

Adjei-Mintah expressed his dissatisfaction with the appointment, suggesting that the GFA’s decision to place Björkegren in charge of the Black Stars sends the wrong signal about the attention being given to Ghana’s women’s national team.

In his assessment, the appointment raises questions about the priorities of the football governing body, particularly at a time when the development and performance of the Black Queens remain important issues in Ghanaian football.

“Kim Lars Björkegren’s appointment as interim head coach of the Black Stars tells me the GFA has given up on the Black Queens. Godwin Attram and Ibrahim Tanko alone can beat Somalia with ease,” Yaw Adjei-Mintah stated.

His comments combine criticism of the GFA’s coaching decision with a strong assertion about the abilities of Ghanaian coaches Godwin Attram and Ibrahim Tanko.

Adjei-Mintah suggested that the appointment of Björkegren as interim coach could be interpreted as an indication that the association has shifted its attention towards the men's national team at the expense of the Black Queens.

However, this represents his personal assessment of the situation rather than an established position of the GFA.

The pundit also expressed confidence in the capabilities of Attram and Tanko, arguing that the two coaches would be capable of handling a match against Somalia with ease.

His statement has brought renewed attention to discussions about coaching appointments, technical leadership and the use of local coaching talent in Ghanaian football.

The debate over coaching choices often centres on the balance between experience, tactical ability, familiarity with Ghanaian football and the need to achieve results at the international level.

Adjei-Mintah’s remarks place these considerations within the wider question of how the GFA manages its national teams, both male and female.

The Black Stars and the Black Queens represent Ghana in international men's and women's football respectively.

Their preparation, coaching arrangements and competitive performances remain important aspects of the GFA’s responsibilities.

Adjei-Mintah’s criticism highlights his concern that developments involving the Black Stars should not overshadow the needs of the Black Queens.

His comments also raise broader questions about whether Ghana’s football authorities are providing adequate attention and support to both national teams.

While the pundit has questioned the implications of Björkegren’s appointment, further information would be needed to establish whether the decision has any direct bearing on the Black Queens’ coaching arrangements or future plans.

The GFA’s position on the concerns raised by Adjei-Mintah was not included in the statement.

For now, his remarks have added to the discussion surrounding the association’s coaching decisions and the importance of ensuring that Ghana’s men's and women's national teams receive appropriate attention and preparation.