Legendary Rev. Osei Kofi believes Ghana’s football scene could undergo a revival if the Black Stars fail to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The four-time African champions currently find themselves in a challenging position in the qualifiers, sitting third in Group F with only two points from four matches.
Their disappointing record includes a 1-0 loss to Angola and a 1-1 draw against Niger, as well as a doubleheader against Sudan, where they were held to a goalless draw in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium and suffered a 2-0 defeat in Libya.
To keep their hopes of qualification alive, the Black Stars must secure victories against Angola and Niger in their upcoming matches and rely on Sudan to lose both of their remaining games.
Osei Kofi emphasized that failing to qualify could serve as a crucial lesson for the future of Ghanaian football. “During our peak, we were referred to as the Brazilians of African football. Now, having failed to qualify for the African Cup of Nations in Morocco, we’ve experienced a decline. However, I believe this will serve as an important lesson for us to improve before the next qualifiers. It’s truly a shame,” he added.
Ghana will travel to Luanda to face the Palancas Negras before returning home to host the Super Eagles at the Accra Sports Stadium.
