Disappointment still lingers in the Black Stars camp after their shocking failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A tournament they once dominated as four-time champions will now proceed without them, following a disastrous campaign that saw them finish bottom of their group with just three points.

Vice Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Stephen Appiah, a legendary former captain, acknowledged the players’ frustration but insisted they are determined to bounce back in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

“The players, the technical team, and everyone around the team is disappointed,” Appiah told Asempa FM. “For the first time, we didn’t win a game in the qualifiers, but the players are eager to make amends against Chad and Madagascar. The way they have been training clearly shows their hunger to win.”

With redemption on their minds, Ghana will take on Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 20, before heading to Morocco for a crucial clash against Madagascar. Otto Addo’s men are wrapping up their final training sessions, knowing that victory in these matches could reignite hope for the future.