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John Mahama: Black Stars failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON is an embarrassment | Pulse Ghana

Christopher Sededzi Kwame

The 2025 <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/articles/black-stars/fans-slam-ghanas-ten-hag-otto-addo-after-black-stars-afcon-failure-2024111914581871933">AFCON</a> marks the ninth time Ghana has failed to qualify for the tournament in its history, despite being four-time champions. The team played six qualifying matches against Angola, Sudan, and Niger, managing only three draws and suffering three defeats under coach Otto Addo.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Speaking during a campaign tour in the Eastern Region, Mahama labelled the situation as an “embarrassment” and a reflection of the nation’s footballing decline.&nbsp;

<blockquote>Everything has broken down. Even the <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/articles/black-stars/number-of-times-black-stars-failed-to-qualify-for-the-africa-cup-of-nations-2024111914503781586">Black Stars</a>, which give us joy, have been torn into shreds. For the first time in 20 years, we are missing the AFCON. It’s an embarrassment for us.</blockquote>

Reflecting on past achievements, Mahama added:&nbsp;

<blockquote>&nbsp;Years ago, we were playing at the highest level. Since 1982, we haven’t won the AFCON, but we were reaching finals and making Ghanaians proud. Now, the narrative has changed, and it’s disheartening.</blockquote>

&nbsp;This setback is Ghana’s first AFCON absence since 2004, ending a two-decade streak of consistent appearances in the tournament.&nbsp;

<h2>&nbsp;What’s next for the Black Stars?</h2>

Black Stars players ratings against Niger: Kudus 3/10, Nurudeen 3/10, Jerry Afriyie 7/10

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While the 2025 AFCON dream is over, the Black Stars will focus on regrouping to qualify for their fifth FIFA World Cup. Ghanaians will hope the team can rediscover its form and return to being a powerhouse in African football.&nbsp;Otto Addo will be seeking to keep the hopes alive as Ghana fight through to make it to the Mundial&nbsp;&nbsp;

Former President of Ghana and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed disappointment over the Black Stars’ inability to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

John Mahama: Black Stars failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON is an embarrassment

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