Lack of deliberate funding for Black Stars reason behind AFCON trophy drought - Ex-GFA chairman Dr Nyaho Tamakloe

Former Ghana Football Association [GFA] chairman, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe says the lack of funding from government has led to the country's Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] trophy drought.

The Black Stars, who are four times African champions have not won the Afcon since 1982 despite numerous appearances at the continental showpiece.

Ghana exited the 2021 AFCON tournament in Cameroon this year in the group stage after failing to win a single game for the first time since 2006.

According to Dr. Tamakloe, the state must be willing to finance in the game to reap the benefits.

“The problem is more of a financial one, Nkrumah was able to win two cups because he invested in football," the Hearts of Oak Board Member said as reported by Citi Sports.

“For the past 40 years, we have not been able to achieve anything because we are not investing enough money into football, what you put in is what you get.

“If government is really serious about getting the AFCON cup back to Ghana, then they need to invest heavily in football," he added.

Ghana will begin their qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] at home against Madagascar on June 1.