Experienced football coach, Ken Augustt has thrown his support behind the possible return of Kwesi Appiah as head coach of the Black Stars, insisting that experience must guide Ghana’s immediate World Cup ambitions.

With the Ghana Football Association (GFA) searching for a new head coach after dismissing Otto Addo, Augustt says the country cannot risk appointing an untested candidate.

According to him, appointing a coach with World Cup pedigree is non-negotiable at this stage, making Appiah the most logical candidate for the role.

“He has been with the team before, been to the World Cup, and knows a good number of the Black Stars players. It’s the most sensible decision if he is available,” Augustt stated.

While acknowledging that securing a qualified coach on short notice could come at a significant financial cost, Augustt stressed that funding should not be used as an excuse for compromising on quality.

However, the veteran coach did not shy away from criticising broader decisions taken by the GFA.

He questioned the timing of Addo’s dismissal and raised concerns about what he described as questionable structural changes within the national team setup.

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