Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council Member Samuel Aboabire has expressed frustration over the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In an interview with Amansan TV, Aboabire criticized the players, pointing out their inability to replicate club-level performances in the national team setup.

The Greater Accra Regional FA chairman singled out Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo, whose prolific form in the English Premier League starkly contrasts with his performances for Ghana.

“Semenyo is scoring consistently for Bournemouth, yet we don’t see the same productivity when he plays for the Black Stars. This lack of conversion has hurt us,” Aboabire remarked.

He believes that bridging the gap between club and national team performance is essential for Ghana’s revival. “If our players can replicate their form at club level when they wear the national jersey, Ghana can definitely qualify for the 2026 World Cup,” he added.

Aboabire, rumored to be joining the new Black Stars management committee, emphasized the need for a complete overhaul of the technical setup and better player management to regain the team’s competitive edge.

With their AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign falling short due to missed opportunities, the focus now shifts to preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.