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\u00a0<\/p>\n
Former Black Stars coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has expressed dismay over Ghana\u2019s poor start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.<\/p>\n
The team\u2019s dismal performance has left them with only two points from three matches, sparking concerns about their chances of qualification.<\/p>\n
Akonnor, who led the Black Stars from January 2020 to September 2021, emphasized that Ghana has the talent to turn things around.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t imagine them not qualifying for AFCON. They must do it. It\u2019s possible; we have the talent to make it happen,\u201d he stated in an exclusive interview with JoySports.<\/p>\n
Ghana\u2019s struggles in the qualifiers have been attributed to various factors, including injuries to key players, tactical inconsistencies, and inadequate team preparation.<\/p>\n
Background<\/strong><\/p>\nGhana has historically been a powerhouse in African football, winning the AFCON four times.<\/p>\n
However, the team\u2019s recent performances have been underwhelming, with the 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign ending in disappointment.<\/p>\n
The Black Stars\u2019 current predicament has sparked widespread concern, with many calling for a rethink of the team\u2019s strategy and player selection.<\/p>\n
Akonnor\u2019s comments come as a rallying cry for the team, urging them to rediscover their winning formula.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe short term is that we win the upcoming matches. We don\u2019t have any other choice than to win. That is something possible. If you can go to Mali to win convincingly, I think you can win against Sudan. Then, Angola compared to Mali is not a big deal. All we need now is to win.\u201d<\/p>\n
With three matches remaining, Ghana\u2019s fate hangs in the balance.<\/p>\n
BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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