In the aftermath of Ghana’s shocking failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, GHALCA Chairman Kudjoe Fianoo has reiterated his demand for the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to step down. Fianoo, a prominent figure in Ghanaian football, has criticized the GFA for their role in what he describes as a historic embarrassment for the Black Stars.

Ghana ended their AFCON qualifying campaign at the bottom of Group F, amassing just three points from six matches. The once-proud footballing nation failed to secure a single win, recording a 1-0 defeat to Angola, a 1-1 draw with Niger, and disappointing back-to-back results against Sudan. Angola comfortably topped the group with 14 points, followed by Sudan (8 points) and Niger (7 points), leaving Ghana as the only team without a victory.

Speaking to Peace FM, Fianoo doubled down on his earlier statements, highlighting systemic failures within the GFA.

“What I said before still stands. If we didn’t qualify, they should resign. I stand by that because no result could be worse than this. Back in 2004, when AFCON featured only 12 teams, we failed to qualify, and it was a disaster. Today, with 24 teams, failing again is unacceptable. It shows a lack of progress,” Fianoo remarked.

He pointed to a series of missteps by the GFA over the past five years, including frequent coaching changes and controversies surrounding captaincy appointments, as evidence of poor leadership.

“An association that has changed five coaches in five years and can’t handle something as basic as appointing a captain shouldn’t continue to lead. After this disgraceful campaign, the most honorable thing for the GFA to do is resign,” he asserted.

Fianoo’s remarks come amid widespread public outcry over the Black Stars’ decline, with many calling for sweeping reforms in Ghanaian football.