Black Stars' 2025 AFCON qualification failure was tough accept - Dr Randy Abbey
Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr Randy Abbey, has admitted that Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was a bitter pill to swallow.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the four-time African champions will miss out on the continent’s biggest football tournament after a dismal qualifying campaign.
The Black Stars endured a torrid run, finishing bottom of their group with just three points from six matches — without recording a single win.
Reflecting on the team’s performance, Dr Abbey described the outcome as painful but also a moment of truth for both the players and the technical team.
"It was difficult to take when Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and I believed it served as a rude awakening for Otto Addo and the Black Stars," Abbey told Sporty FM.