Bibiani Goldstars head coach and former player of the Black Stars Frimpong Manso wants Ghana to prioritize 2026 World Cup qualification over the 2025 African Cup.
His comments come after Ghana’s disappointing performance in the AFCON Qualifiers, where they currently lie third in Group F with two points after four matches.
With five points separating the Black Stars from Sudan in second place and seven points behind Angola in first, the qualification is unlikely for the Black Stars.
“We should forget about AFCON and instead focus on World Cup qualification,” Manso stated during an interview with Akoma FM.
Reflecting on the current Black Stars squad, he added, “With this group, we should have easily qualified without any mathematical calculations. Our team has lacked the commitment to truly ‘die for the nation.’ Otto Addo should drop all players who are unwilling to play because, based on their current performances, our local players can outperform them.”
Coach Frimpong Manso’s comments underscore a growing sentiment that the Black Stars must make the 2026 World Cup a priority since it could be the perfect window to bouce back on the international front..
Ghana returns to action in November for the last two games in the qualifiers for the 2025 AFCON. Coach Otto Addo and his players will be aiming for wins against Angola and Niger.
Story by: Ebenezer Osei Kofi Bimpong.
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