The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to create a new approach to football governance in the country.

Speaking at the football governing body's 29th Ordinary Congress in Kumasi, Mr Ussif called for a comprehensive transformation of Ghana's football landscape.

"The government of Ghana has made significant strides in facilitating sports development across our nation," Ussif stated.

"We have witnessed unprecedented investments in infrastructure, policies, and programmes aimed at nurturing talent and promoting excellence.

"We remain committed to the growth of sports in Ghana, and we will continue to provide the necessary resources to foster a thriving sporting ecosystem.

"However, infrastructure and financial investments alone cannot guarantee success," he noted.

Mr Ussif advised the GFA to develop strategies that would make the domestic leagues more attractive, competitive, and financially sustainable, noting that government's investment in infrastructure alone is not enough to reposition Ghana football to compete against its peers.

"We must undergo a comprehensive transformation of our football landscape," Ussif stated.

"The Ghana Football Association must take a critical look at our current approach and embrace a new vision for the future," he added.

"Our Premier League Clubs have lost their competitive edge, and it is time to reclaim our position among Africa's best.

"The FA, Club owners and key stakeholders must invest in all aspects of the game to attract more fans, fill our stadiums, and regain our prominence in African club competitions.

"Let us develop strategies to make our domestic league more attractive, competitive, and financially sustainable," he admonished.

Coaching has been considered a major deficiency in the talent production, and he's called Kurt Okraku and his team to build the capacities of Ghanaian coaches to develop the potential of Ghanaian players to the fullest.

"To achieve a competitive league and match the high-performing leagues around the world, we must empower our coaches through continuous capacity building and exposure to international standards.

"It is imperative that our coaches possess the necessary skills and knowledge to develop our players' potential to its fullest. They must be trained in both technical and leadership aspects of the game," he said.