Accra, Ghana – The Black Stars’ failure to secure a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has left the nation in deep disappointment. Team Manager Ameenu Shardow has openly admitted the team’s shortcomings, expressing his personal anguish over the outcome.

Ghana’s senior national football team concluded their qualifiers with a dismal record, finishing bottom of Group F with just three points and no wins in six games. Their campaign ended with a 2-1 defeat against Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, following a 1-1 draw against Angola in Luanda the previous Friday.

Reflecting on the campaign, Shardow confessed in an interview with Happy FM, “We have let Ghanaians down by failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations. It hurts because I can’t even go home. My family is hurt just like I am. We’ve disappointed the country, and this failure stings deeply.”

The Black Stars’ journey was fraught with struggles from the start. A 1-0 loss to Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium marked a rocky opening, followed by a 1-1 draw against Niger in Berkane. Their doubleheader against Sudan yielded further disappointment: a goalless draw in Accra and a 2-0 defeat in Libya.

Ghanaians, who hold high expectations for their national team, have been vocal about their dissatisfaction, with many calling for a thorough review of the team’s management and performance strategy.

The absence of the Black Stars from the continent’s premier football competition marks a significant setback in Ghana’s football history.