Gospel artist, Dr. Sonnie Badu has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to focus on building team bonds and providing psychological support for the Black Stars.
During an interview on Rhythmz, Dr. Badu shared his deep interest in football, saying, “It was either I become a footballer or a musician, and God chose my path. So, I have a lot of interest in football.”
Dr. Badu stressed the need for better team cohesion, which he believes the team is lacking. “They can have individual brilliancy, but if you don’t bond together, you wouldn’t make any impact,” he remarked. He pointed out that off-field bonding can translate to improved performance on the pitch, drawing parallels with teams like Arsenal where players spend a lot of time together.
He also emphasized the importance of psychological support for the players, especially during tough games. “These players need good psychologists to help them, and they need to bond more together,” he advised, noting that a coach’s motivational skills and team spirit can sometimes determine the outcome of a match.
Comparing the current players to former stars like Asamoah Gyan and Michael Essien, Dr. Badu noted that the past players had grown together through the youth ranks. “These guys grew from starlets to Black Stars. They know each other. Now flip the script. What about these players? They don’t know each other yet. They’re brilliant, but they need time to gel,” he said.
Dr. Badu believes that using more local players, who are familiar with African pitches and have stronger team chemistry, would be advantageous for the team in the near term. “I’d rather go for a lot of local players who know how to bond with each other,” he suggested, implying that the current team lacks the unity seen in previous squads.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Mary Asantewaa Buabeng
