Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has defended Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz against criticism of the team’s cautious style, saying results should be the main measure of success in football.
Queiroz has come under scrutiny from some Ghana supporters and football followers who believe the Black Stars have adopted an overly defensive approach under the Portuguese coach.
Critics have questioned whether the team’s style reflects Ghana’s traditional preference for attacking football, but Asante Twum argues that winning matches is more important than producing an attractive spectacle.
“People will remember you for your last result and not your style, so for me, getting results is more important than playing stylish football,” Asante Twum said
The GFA official said football teams should ultimately be assessed on their ability to secure points, win matches and compete successfully for trophies rather than simply on how entertaining they are to watch.
He used a hypothetical example to underline his argument, asking whether supporters would choose an attractive performance that ends in a heavy defeat or a less entertaining display that produces an important victory.
“If you play attractive attacking football and you lose 5-0, and you play a defensive, boring style but win 1-0, take your three points and win a trophy, which is better?”
Asante Twum’s comments come as Ghana prepares for another phase of Queiroz’s tenure, with the experienced coach retained by the GFA following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Queiroz was appointed ahead of the tournament and succeeded in guiding the Black Stars into the knockout stage. Ghana’s campaign eventually ended in the Round of 32, where they were beaten by Colombia.
Despite that elimination, the GFA has kept faith with the Portuguese manager as Ghana turns its attention to qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Black Stars are seeking a return to the continental tournament after failing to qualify for the previous edition. Their performances during the upcoming qualifying campaign will therefore provide another opportunity for Queiroz to demonstrate the effectiveness of his approach.
For Asante Twum, the debate over the team’s playing style should not overshadow the importance of achieving tangible results.
International football is often judged by tournament progression and trophies, and he believes those achievements ultimately have greater significance than statistics relating to possession or attacking football.
The communications director’s defence comes amid continuing discussion about how Ghana should play under Queiroz. While some followers want the Black Stars to adopt a more adventurous approach, Asante Twum believes there is little value in attractive football if it does not translate into victories.
Ghana’s immediate focus will now be on building on its World Cup experience and preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Queiroz will be expected to deliver results as the Black Stars attempt to secure their place at the next continental championship.
The debate over style is therefore likely to continue, but Asante Twum has made clear where he believes the priority should lie.
For the GFA official, success will ultimately be determined by what Ghana achieves on the pitch rather than how the team looks while doing it.
As the Black Stars begin their next chapter under Queiroz, the coach’s record of results will remain the clearest measure of whether his methods are working.
