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Kobena Mensah Woyome, the Ranking Member of the Youth and Sports Committee of Parliament, has unveiled plans for a public hearing aimed at examining the lackluster performance of Ghana’s Black Stars at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Despite being four-time champions and aspiring to bounce back from their premature exit in the 2021 edition, the Black Stars encountered yet another setback under the stewardship of coach Chris Hughton.
Their campaign at AFCON 2023 was marred by disappointment, marked by a defeat to Cape Verde in the opening match and lackluster draws against Egypt and Mozambique, resulting in their elimination from the group stage for the second consecutive tournament.
Although the Ghana Football Association acted swiftly by dismissing the coach and appointing Otto Addo as his successor, demands for accountability from both authorities and team leaders have persisted.
Confirming the impending public hearing, Mensah Woyome affirmed, “I can confirm to you that there is going to be a public hearing regarding the Black Stars’ performance at AFCON 2023,” during an interview with Akoma FM.
In the aftermath of the team’s subpar showing, several players publicly expressed remorse for their disappointing performance, acknowledging the letdown to the nation. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) also issued an apology in response to the team’s poor display.
Under the new leadership of Otto Addo, who has overseen matches against Nigeria and Uganda resulting in a defeat and a draw respectively, the Black Stars are embarking on a new chapter.
Their upcoming challenge awaits in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June, where they will confront Mali and the Central African Republic in their quest to reclaim momentum and restore their reputation on the global stage.
source:locotvgh.com