{"id":145791,"date":"2024-01-31T11:57:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T11:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/31\/gfa-finally-apologise-for-black-stars-afcon-disaster\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T11:57:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T11:57:02","slug":"gfa-finally-apologise-for-black-stars-afcon-disaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/31\/gfa-finally-apologise-for-black-stars-afcon-disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"GFA finally apologise for Black Stars AFCON disaster \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Ghana Football Association has apologised for Ghana\u2019s abysmal showing at the ongoing AFCON in Cote d\u2019Ivoire.<\/p>\n<p>Ghana missed out on a place in the Round of 16 after finishing third in a group consisting of Cape Verde, Egypt and Mozambique.<\/p>\n<p>The Black Stars, for the second successive tournament, exited at the group stages without registering a win, extending the country\u2019s wait for its fifth AFCON title to 42 years.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement released on 30th January 2024, the GFA said, \u201cWe understand the disappointment and frustration that such results can bring to our passionate football-loving nation. Our team\u2019s performance fell short of the high expectations we all share, and we take full responsibility for the disappointment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe value the unwavering support of our stakeholders, and we commit to working tirelessly with you to ensure a stronger and more competitive team. Your loyalty and passion are the driving forces behind our efforts to rebuild and elevate the standard of Ghanaian football.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe appreciate your understanding during this challenging time and remain dedicated to restoring the pride and success we all desire for the Ghana Black Stars. Together, we will emerge stronger and more resilient.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Ghana FA have already announced they have begun a search for a new Black Stars Head Coach, after the dismissal of Chris Hughton, with a five-member committee set up in that regard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source<\/strong>:\u00a0<a>Daniel Koranteng<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ghana Football Association has apologised for Ghana\u2019s abysmal showing at the ongoing AFCON in Cote d\u2019Ivoire. Ghana missed out on a place in the Round of 16 after finishing third in a group consisting of Cape Verde, Egypt and Mozambique. 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