Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr Randy Abbey, has described Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a bitter pill to swallow.
The Black Stars, four-time African champions, will miss the continental showpiece for the first time in more than two decades after finishing bottom of their qualifying group with just three points and no wins from six matches.
Reflecting on the team’s campaign, Dr Abbey admitted that the result was hard to accept but believes it served as a crucial reality check for both head coach Otto Addo and his players.
“It was difficult to take when Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and I believed it served as a rude awakening for Otto Addo and the Black Stars,” Abbey told Sporty FM.
Despite that disappointment, the Black Stars have since bounced back strongly, securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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