Randy Abbey, Stephen Appiah Appointed to Lead New Black Stars Management Committee 

The new set of Committee Members to manage the Black Stars will be chaired by Dr. Randy Abbey, an Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Stephen Appiah, former Black Stars captain as the Vice Chair.

The five-member committee was constituted by the GFA after the dissolution of the last one following the senior national male team’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament last year.

The Committee members include Mr. Samuel Aboabire, Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association and an Executive Council member of the GFA, Mr. Moses Armah, President of Medeama Sporting Club and Mr. Richard Nsenkyire, President of FC Samartex 1996.

According to a statement by the FA, Dr. Abbey shall lead engagement with Government and other stakeholders while Mr. Stephen Appiah will focus on Player Relations.

Whereas Messrs Aboabire and Armah shall be responsible for Operations and Matchday activities and safeguarding the interests of Sponsors, Partners and other Collaborators, Mr. Nsenkyire will be responsible for Special Duties.

According to the Association, the Management Committee’s duties will include the overall effective management and setting the strategic plan and activities of the team, serving as a link between the Technical Team and the GFA, ensuring adequate camping arrangements, providing logistical support, and paying regular visits to the team in camp.

“The Committee shall, in consultation with the Head Coach and Technical team, prepare and ensure the team’s adherence to Activity Schedules for all matches and tournaments,” it added.

Also, the Committee will be responsible for following up on the release of funds for team operations from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, ensuring the best travelling arrangements are in place, and that members of the team act in a manner worthy of Ambassadors of Ghana.

Furthermore, it shall ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are put in place for the effective management and support of the playing body and officials of the team; as well as for the maintenance of a cordial relationship between the Committee, the Technical team and the playing body.

The Committee shall also interface with the Marketing and Communications Departments of the GFA to ensure effective and efficient delivery of all commitments to Sponsors and Partners and seamless communication about the team respectively.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini