Ghana’s Ministry of Youth and Sports is expected to release a statement addressing the country’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The statement is anticipated given that the Ghanaian government funds the salary of the national team’s head coach and covers a significant portion of the team’s expenses.
Before commenting on this historic failure, the Ministry, led by Mustapha Ussif, is set to meet with key stakeholders, including the Ghana Football Association, to discuss the next steps.
The Black Stars, four-time AFCON champions, finished bottom of Group F with just three points from three defeats and three draws— a campaign widely regarded as one of the worst in the nation’s history.
Ghana ended up eleven points behind group leaders Angola and five points adrift of Sudan, the other team to secure qualification from the group.
Niger also finished with four points more than Ghana, thanks to their win on Monday.
The team’s failure to qualify has sparked outrage among fans and media, with many now calling for head coach Otto Addo to step down.
