Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has expressed deep disappointment over Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
For the first time in over two decades, the Black Stars will not feature in Africa’s most prestigious football competition after finishing bottom of their qualifying group with just three points.
Speaking to Sporty FM, Boamah described the development as painful and difficult to accept, noting that the absence of Ghana’s national anthem at the tournament will be hard to bear.
“That you’ll be watching AFCON without the national anthem being played, while anthems of other countries are being played. It’s painful,” the lawmaker told Sporty FM. “AFCON without Ghana is like a car without an engine.
“Because we were ill-prepared and not serious at the time,” he added.
Despite his frustration, the MP urged Ghanaians to treat the setback as an opportunity to rebuild and revitalise the national team.
“Maybe it’s a good thing for us to use this time to assess our players in Europe, Africa, and Asia, and rebuild a strong and attractive national team,” he added.
Although missing out on the AFCON has been a huge blow, the Black Stars have redeemed some pride by securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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