{"id":236706,"date":"2024-10-22T07:00:49","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T07:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/22\/lets-forget-about-2025-afcon-and-focus-on-world-cup-qualification-coach-frimpong-manso\/"},"modified":"2024-10-22T07:00:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T07:00:49","slug":"lets-forget-about-2025-afcon-and-focus-on-world-cup-qualification-coach-frimpong-manso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/22\/lets-forget-about-2025-afcon-and-focus-on-world-cup-qualification-coach-frimpong-manso\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s forget about 2025 AFCON and focus on World Cup qualification \u2013 Coach Frimpong Manso"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/182\/18242270.295.jpg\" alt=\"Head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Frimpong Manso\" title=\"Head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Frimpong Manso\" width=\"295\" height=\"240\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Frimpong Manso<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">The head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Frimpong Manso has called for a shift in priorities for the Black Stars, suggesting that the team should abandon hopes of qualifying for the 2025 AFCON and instead concentrate on securing a spot in the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>His comments come after Ghana&#8217;s disappointing performance in the AFCON Qualifiers, where they currently sit third in Group F after four matches.<\/p>\n<p>With five points separating the Black Stars from Sudan in second place and seven points behind Angola in first, the path to qualification for AFCON appears increasingly challenging.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe should forget about AFCON and instead focus on World Cup qualification,\u201d Manso stated during an interview with Akoma FM.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the current Black Stars squad, he added, \u201cWith this group, we should have easily qualified without any mathematical calculations. Our team has lacked the commitment to truly &#8216;die for the nation.&#8217; Otto Addo should drop all players who are unwilling to play because, based on their current performances, our local players can outperform them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Coach Frimpong Manso\u2019s remarks underscore a growing sentiment that the Black Stars must prioritise building a dedicated and passionate team if they hope to reclaim their status in international football.<\/p>\n<p>Ghana returns to action in November for the last two games in the qualifiers for the 2025 AFCON. With a slim chance to qualify for the next continental tournament, Coach Otto Addo and his players will be aiming for wins against Angola and Niger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Frimpong Manso The head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Frimpong Manso has called for a shift in priorities for the Black Stars, suggesting that the team should abandon hopes of qualifying for the 2025 AFCON and instead concentrate on securing a spot in the World Cup. 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