The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has acknowledged the lessons learned from the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
For the first time in 20 years, Ghana, a four-time AFCON champion, missed out on Africa’s premier football tournament.
The Black Stars endured a disappointing campaign, finishing at the bottom of their group with just three points after six matches—recording three losses and three draws.
Despite a challenging 2024, which saw them secure only two victories against Mali and the Central African Republic, the national team is set to regroup for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Speaking to 3Sports, Mr. Okraku emphasized the need for reflection and improvement.
“I think hard lessons have been learnt by everybody, me inclusive.
“I hope that the players, technical team and everybody within the space will definitely not be happy and that will be a motivation for all of us as far as our responsibilities to the nation is concerned,” he added.
The Black Stars will resume camp in Accra on Monday, March 17, 2025, in preparation for their crucial World Cup qualifying fixtures. Ghana is set to face Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to Morocco for a Group I clash against Madagascar on Monday, March 24.