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Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has urged for calm following the Black Stars\u2019 failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).<\/p>\n
He acknowledged that many Ghanaians are disappointed by the team’s poor performance but encouraged them to continue supporting the team through these challenging times.<\/p>\n
As the former first vice president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Nyantakyi also advised the GFA and the technical team to address the team\u2019s issues before they escalate.<\/p>\n
During an interview with Kumasi-based Lawson FM, Nyantakyi recommended that the coaching staff select players who are more dedicated and committed, particularly for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers set to resume in March 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t believe all hope is lost, but we must take action. We have World Cup qualifiers in March [2025] against Chad and Madagascar, and I am confident that the right players need to be called up for these matches.<\/p>\n
“It shouldn’t be the usual selections, but players who are prepared and committed to representing the country and the team,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>\n
Otto Addo and his players have faced significant scrutiny for their inability to secure a spot for the Black Stars in the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.<\/p>\n
Ghana lost three, drew three, and won none of their six matches in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.<\/p>\n
The team ended at the bottom of Group F with only three points, while Sudan and Angola advanced from the group.<\/p>\n
This marks the first time in 20 years that the Black Stars have missed qualification for the AFCON.<\/p>\n
The GFA has not yet announced a final decision on whether to disband or retain the Black Stars’ technical team.<\/p>\n
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