{"id":253853,"date":"2024-11-21T10:14:17","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T10:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/21\/gfa-issues-apology-to-ghanaians-for-black-stars-failure-to-qualify-for-afcon-2025\/"},"modified":"2024-11-21T10:14:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T10:14:17","slug":"gfa-issues-apology-to-ghanaians-for-black-stars-failure-to-qualify-for-afcon-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/21\/gfa-issues-apology-to-ghanaians-for-black-stars-failure-to-qualify-for-afcon-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"GFA issues apology to Ghanaians for Black Stars failure to qualify for AFCON 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has issued an apology to Ghanaians for the national team\u2019s inability to qualify for AFCON 2025 in Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The football governing body at its meeting on Wednesday resolved to apologise to Ghanaians  for the team\u2019s failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read also: GFA to decide Otto Addo\u2019s future next week Wednesday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A portion of the statement said, &#8220;The Ghana Football Association (GFA) wishe express its sincerest apologies to the good people of Ghana for the Black Stars&#8217; inability to qualify for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We understand the disappointment and frustration this failure has caused, and we share in the pain and sadness of our beloved fans. We acknowledge that the team&#8217;s performance did not meet the high expectations of the nation, and for that, we are truly sorry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to our loyal football fans for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout the qualifying campaign. Your passion and dedication are what drive us to strive for excellence.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GFA also confirmed the dissolution of the management committee of the Black Stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Immediate dissolution of the Management Committee of the senior national football team, the Black Stars. 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The football governing body at its meeting on Wednesday resolved to apologise to Ghanaians for the team\u2019s failure. 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