Controversy Swirls

Seems like the Grandmaster remains in the hot seat. Head Technician Ratomir Dujkovic has been at the center of numerous imbroglios since the start of the year, whether over his CAN lineup (missing Michael Essien?), his management decisions during the Cup, and the possible links that he has to foreign clubs (and the ethical problems that would raise). Now his very management is being questioned.

Alhaji Kareem Abdul Grunsah, owner of the local Kumasi King Faisal side, has reignited the fire on the conflict of interest question, noting that one of his players was asked to sign a contract as part of his participation with the Stars. These allegations have been researched by GFA, but there has been no finding released to date on the issue.

More importantly, Grunsah has strong questions about Doya’s performance and called for him to be sacked.

From where I sit, the questions of financial interest in national team players is one that has not been fully answered. If the Grandmaster is collecting fees, even finders fees, for the connection of his national team players with European club teams, this will impact who he plays and chooses for the national team. This is an embarrassment of the highest order, and if the allegations are true, something must be done.