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Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, has issued a public apology to the people of Ghana after the team\u2019s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.<\/p>\n
Following Ghana\u2019s 2-1 loss to Niger in their final Group F match on Monday, which ended their hopes of qualifying for the tournament, Addo expressed deep remorse for the Black Stars\u2019 poor performance.<\/p>\n
In his post-match comments, Addo acknowledged the disappointment felt by the nation, emphasizing how significant Ghana\u2019s absence from Morocco will be.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am ready to apologise. I am so sorry that we did not do well and qualify. I am sorry because I know how it feels and how Ghanaians are hurt. I am so sorry,\u201d said Addo, reflecting on the team\u2019s inability to deliver.<\/p>\n
Throughout the qualifiers, Ghana struggled, failing to secure a win in all six of their matches. With only three points, the Black Stars finished at the bottom of Group F, marking a disastrous campaign for the team.<\/p>\n
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss the future of the Black Stars and determine the next steps following the qualification setback.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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