Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating performances of the Black Stars, describing their challenges as far from ordinary.

The senior national team, once a powerhouse in African football, has faced a series of dismal outcomes in recent years. Ghana’s struggles began at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where the four-time champions exited the group stage without a win — a historic low for the team.

Their fortunes did not improve at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where they managed just one win and finished at the bottom of their group. In the 2023 AFCON hosted in Ivory Coast, the Black Stars suffered yet another early exit, failing to secure a single victory.

The nadir came during the qualifiers for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, where Ghana failed to qualify for the tournament for the first time in two decades. Over six matches, the team recorded three draws and three defeats, leaving fans and stakeholders in shock.

Speaking to Lawson FM, Nyantakyi attributed the team’s struggles to deeper issues. “Black Stars’ challenges are not normal,” he remarked. “Maybe when I was in charge, I was doing things differently. If you look at the coaches who managed the team then, it’s not the same as today.”

As the Black Stars prepare for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar in March 2025, they face mounting pressure to reverse their fortunes and restore their lost glory.