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The president, in a meeting with the players ahead of their 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan, expressed his worry about the team, charging the players to play their hearts out or face future consequences of not getting selected.
"It's either you decide to die for Ghana or not—if you won't, you'll never be selected." Kurt Okraku told the entire team
The GFA president also reminded the players of what it took to put on the Black Stars jersey, urging them show passion when they play for the national team.
“When you depart your various places and come to [Ghana] and put on the shirt, naturally that should give you the pride to fight to show passion, aggression, and desire to win for your country,” he reminded the playing body.
Black Stars performances in the AFCON qualifiers
Ghana kicked off the African Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Baba Yar Sports Stadium, suffering a defeat by a lone goal to Angola. The Palancas Negras' victory broke Ghana’s 24-year unbeaten record in Kumasi.
The Black Stars second game was against Niger in Morocco, where they managed to secure a point. Alidu Seidu broke the deadlock in the first half, but the Black Stars were unable to hold on to the lead, with Niger snatching a late equaliser.
The two games have raised a lot of concerns about the possibility of the team qualifying for the AFCON next year.
Black Stars next game
The Black Stars are set to face Sudan in a crucial AFCON qualifying double header, starting with an encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday, October 10, followed by the the reverse fixture on October 14 at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya.