AFCON Qualifiers: "Resign if Black Stars fail to qualify"— Kudjoe Fianoo tells Kurt Okraku

Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) chairman Kudjoe Fianoo has urged Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt E.S. Okraku to step down if the Black Stars fail to qualify for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

His remarks come amid widespread criticism of the team’s poor performance in the ongoing qualifiers, where the Black Stars have yet to secure a win in four matches, putting their AFCON qualification at serious risk.

The GFA boss has faced mounting scrutiny, with fans and analysts questioning his leadership. Fianoo believes that with AFCON’s recent expansion to 24 teams, qualification should be more attainable, especially for a four-time champion like Ghana. Failing to qualify, he argues, would reflect a significant shortfall in the current administration.

The participating teams in AFCON have been increased to 24, making qualification easier, yet we’re struggling, Fianoo stated in an interview with LUV FM. If they fail to qualify, I don’t know if there’s a failure worse than that. They need to eat humble pie and resign.

Fianoo also pointed out that the Black Stars have failed to make an impact in recent tournaments, suggesting that the current GFA administration may lack the strategic direction needed to drive success.

We went to AFCON in Cameroon and Ivory Coast but didn’t progress beyond the group stage. If these are the standards we’re measuring by, then there’s little to show, he concluded.

Black Stars face critical AFCON matches

The Black Stars are set to play Angola on Friday, November 15, 2025, before a crucial second game against Niger on November 18 at the Accra Sports Stadium. Victories in both matches could significantly improve Ghana’s chances of qualifying, especially if Sudan falters in their games against the same opponents.

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