Black Stars must understand that playing for the National team is an honour – Elvis Afiriye Ankrah

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Elvis Afriyie Ankrah has stressed the need for a cultural reset in the Black Stars.

His remarks are the latest in what has become a national postmortem exercise following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)—the first time in two decades.

The black stars finished bottom of group f failing to register a single victory, with three points from six matches, a result the country has never seen.

“The FA has a role to play, the team has a role to play, and the technical bench has a role to play,” speaking to Channel One tv
Regarding the players, he emphasized the importance of instilling a sense of commitment to the players.

“We must get them to understand that being called up to play for the national team is an honor. They should be ready to give their all, even for little or no financial reward. That said, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t reward them,” he explained.

Following the team’s abysmal performance to secure a spot at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council is expected to announce a decision on the future of head coach Otto Addo.