Former physiotherapist for the Black Stars, Professor Jonathan Quartey, has revealed how Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku transferred to a lower-tier national team.
According to him, the technical team was disbanded and replaced with a new lineup. following the Black Stars’ lacklustre run at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, the University of Ghana lecturer revealed that he was informed about his transfer to the local Black Stars upon the directive of Kurt Okraku. However, he noted that no explanation was provided for the decision.
“I think shortly after the AFCON [in Ivory Coast], the technical team was dissolved. If you all remember, the entire technical team was dissolved, so when it was reconstituted, I was not included in the current technical team. I’m told that the president has asked that I should be reassigned.
“The president of GFA said I should be reassigned to the local Black Stars. So, as we speak, I’m supposed to be with the local Black Stars. I don’t know; maybe there was a reshuffle. I don’t know, but I got a call from the GFA that the president said I should be reassigned to the local Black Stars.
“They wanted me to know because the list was going to be made available within that period, so I was called and informed. So if I had all the reasons before me, I would make them known to you, to be very honest, but I don’t.”
Prof. Quartey further indicated that he was disappointed with the decision because the team did not suffer severe injuries, but the minor knocks were treated during the 2023 AFCON.
“There were some knocks, aches, and pains that came as a result of being in camp, and these were well treated by the medical team, including me,” he added.