Kurt Okraku’s outburst rather deflated Black Stars- Sonnie Badu

Renowned Ghanaian minister of the gospel, Sonnie Badu has reacted to the outburst of Ghana Football Association (GFA) over what many describe as lack of commitment from the Black Stars players.

In a meeting with the players yesterday, October 9, the GFA president went ballistic, firing on all cylinders.

He charged the players to show more commitment when representing the country.

However, Sonnie Badu believes that the outburst would rather deflate the players.

In a Facebook post he wrote,”With all due respect, I think Kurt’s outburst rather deflated the boys. Yes, I understand he is frustrated and wanted the nation to see that he is in control.”

“However, football is a psychological game, and this could damage the boys rather than provide the intended motivation,” he added.

According to him, “This is why Dede Ayew is still needed; he does well in motivating the boys, or a successful ex-player could be helpful.”

” If I were Kurt, all I would say is, ‘Hey guys, Kwesi Appiah is an ex-player and ex-coach, and so a game like this has a lot of mixed emotions,” Sonnie further added.

He noted, “Don’t let him leave here as the winner.’ By the way, the boys are good, but they are not bonded together. I suggest we get the Langabels and Ojoo back to help these boys settle and unite.”

“The Jama sessions were a great form of bonding. Who leads it now, now that Dede and Ofori are not there?,” he concluded .

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme