Ghana, African nations must emulate Morocco's football model – Nyantakyi

Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has called on African sporting authorities to learn from Morocco’s model to improve the country's sporting fortunes.

He stated that the North African giant has developed a well-structured plan that ensures long-term success and helps them continue excelling.

Nyantakyi also highlighted the significant financial investment from the Moroccan government in talent development for players, coaches, and other areas of the sport.

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“There are two fundamental pillars that determine the long-term success of every national football team: sound development planning and sustainable funding. Apart from FIFA and CAF funding, the Government of Morocco has invested heavily in sports infrastructure, talent development, education, and the training of coaches, referees, and other personnel.

“For example, all women playing in the Moroccan women’s local league receive €600 per month from the government. Now they are African champions. Moroccan clubs are among the best in Africa, and their men’s teams are among the best in the world,” he posted on Facebook.

He urged African countries, including Ghana, to emulate Morocco’s footballing structure to restore the nation’s glorious days in the sport.

“If Morocco’s recent achievements have taught Africa anything, it is that success is neither accidental nor instantaneous. It is the product of vision, patience, sustained investment, and an unwavering commitment to youth development. Ghana has travelled this path before. The challenge before us is not to reinvent the wheel, but to recommit ourselves to the principles that once positioned our football on a firm developmental foundation,” he added.

This comes after the Black Stars’ exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they were eliminated in the Round of 32 against Colombia. Morocco, meanwhile, became the only African nation to progress to the quarterfinals, where they lost to France.

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