Head Coach of the Black Starlets, Abdul Karim Zito, firmly believes that Ghana’s journey towards football success hinges on the virtues of patience and persistence.
Having guided the team to victory in the 2021 U-20 AFCON, Zito emphasizes the critical role these qualities play in shaping the future of Ghana’s national teams.
In an insightful interview with Citi Sports, Zito candidly discussed his concerns about Ghana’s football identity in the wake of the release of Ghana’s Football DNA.
Once celebrated as the “Brazilians of Africa” for their distinctive “agoro” style of play, the nation’s football essence seemed to have lost its way over time.
“Previously, they used to say [Ghana is] the Brazil of Africa. Why? Because of the “agoro” type of the game.
And now, we are no more Brazilians because our identity is lost.
Now we have brought it back because all of us were consulted.
We need the passion and the persistence to chase this book and then to diagnose it to the young ones.
So that by the time they reach the higher stage, the game will change and then everybody will enjoy how Ghanaians play.”
As Ghana’s footballing journey unfolds, the path to greatness demands dedication and time.
With young talents being nurtured, football enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the resurgence of the “Brazilians of Africa” on the grandest stages of the beautiful game.
