The Black Stars’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign came to a disappointing end with a 2-1 loss to Niger.
Already missing out on qualification, Ghana played with a seemingly inexperienced side more quiet a number of local based players.
Niger scored the first goal through a corner when Badamassi connected with the ball.
Jerry Afriyie who made his debut as a substitute scored on the 67th minute to equalize for Ghana. However, Niger regained the lead in stoppage time to secure a crucial victory.
A missed penalty by Mohammed Kudus in the dying minutes of the game further compounded Ghana’s misery.
The defeat leaves the Black Stars with a lot to ponder as they look ahead to future competitions.
The result highlights the need for significant improvement in the team’s performance and preparation. The GFA is expected to conduct a thorough review of the campaign to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
