Mohammed Kudus has issued a public apology following the Black Stars’ disappointing performances against Sudan in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The apology came after Ghana’s national team suffered a 2-0 loss to Sudan in the second leg of the qualifiers on Tuesday in Libya. The first leg had ended in a goalless draw at the Accra Sports Stadium last week.
In his statement, Kudus, who captained the Black Stars in the absence of Thomas Partey, expressed his remorse: “As someone who led the team in both games, I am issuing this statement with great humility and a deep sense of responsibility. On behalf of the entire team, I extend our sincerest apologies to the people of Ghana for our recent performances against Sudan in Accra and Libya.”
The West Ham United forward assured fans that the team is committed to learning from their setbacks in the double-header against Sudan and improving in future matches.
“We want to assure Ghanaians that we are dedicated to learning from our mistakes, regrouping, and working tirelessly to bring the Black Stars back to our former glory. We appreciate your unwavering support and loyalty, and we are determined to make you proud again.”
Ghana currently sits third in Group F with two points from four matches, putting their chances of qualifying for the AFCON at risk for the first time in 20 years.
The Black Stars will face Niger and Angola in their final two group matches in November. To qualify for the tournament in Morocco next year, they need to win both games and hope Sudan loses their remaining matches.