Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet says Ghana remains a major force in African football, despite the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
For the first time in more than 20 years, Ghana will miss the continental tournament, set to take place in Morocco later this year, after finishing at the bottom of their qualifying group.
In an interview with Adom TV’s Fire for Fire, the Belgian coach emphasized that occasional setbacks are part of football and should not diminish Ghana’s rich footballing legacy.
“I still believe Ghana is a giant in African football. Missing out on the AFCON does not make you any less of a big nation. These things happen sometimes,” Saintfiet stated.
Currently guided by coach Otto Addo, the four-time AFCON champions are in a rebuilding phase, with their sights now set on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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