Former Ghana international, Joetex Frimpong, has opened up on what he believes is the root cause of the Black Stars’ struggles on the international stage in recent years.

Frimpong, who featured prominently for Ghana in the early 2000s and was part of the historic squad that secured the country’s first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification in 2006, says the current generation lacks the commitment that defined the teams of his era.

Speaking in an interview with Sikka Sports, the ex-BSC Young Boys forward, who scored two goals in 11 appearances for the Black Stars, bemoaned the lack of passion among modern-day players.

> “The difference between our time and the current crop of players was our commitment and the zeal to die for Ghana. The players of today are fond of their clubs more than Ghana,” Frimpong stated.

During his time, Ghana consistently progressed beyond the group stages in major tournaments. In stark contrast, the current Black Stars side has failed to advance past the group stages in their last three major tournaments and missed out entirely on qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Despite these setbacks, there remains a glimmer of hope, as Ghana edges closer to securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America after six rounds of qualifiers.