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Ghana’s captain, Andre Ayew, has shared his regret over the team’s underwhelming performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. However, Ayew remains optimistic, believing that this experience will serve as a crucial building block for the team’s future strength.
In a heartfelt apology posted on Instagram, Ayew took full responsibility for the team’s disappointing showing and highlighted that setbacks like these are opportunities for growth.
Ayew remarked, “What doesn’t kill makes you stronger, both individually and collectively. These are things that happen in football, and they’re part of the process. We didn’t achieve our goals, but we’ll learn from our mistakes and use them as motivation to improve.”
Ghana faced challenges in a demanding group that included Cape Verde, Egypt, and Mozambique. The Black Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde and managed 2-2 draws against both Egypt and Mozambique, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.
This marks the second consecutive AFCON tournament where Ghana exited at the group stage without securing a single victory, extending the country’s wait for their fifth continental crown to 42 years.
Despite this disappointment, Ayew remains hopeful about the future of Ghanaian football, expressing faith in the team’s ability to bounce back stronger than ever.