The final whistle blew, and the reality sunk in – Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Angola at the 11 de Novembro Stadium on Friday had sealed their fate, ending the four-time African champions 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) journey.
For the first time since 2004, the Black Stars will not be participating in the continental showpiece, leaving fans devastated and disillusioned.
The draw, which marked Ghana’s fifth consecutive game in the AFCON qualifiers without a win, was the final nail in the coffin, confirming their elimination from the fro the tournament.
Many fans took to social media to express their dissatisfaction, after the disappointing result.
Ghana’s underwhelming campaign will wrap up on Monday with a clash against Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium, a match now devoid of significance for the Black Stars.