Frimpong Manso, head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, urges the Black Stars to focus on the World Cup rather than the 2025 AFCON.
Ghana’s lackluster performance in the AFCON Qualifiers prompted his comments. After four matches, they currently hold the third position in Group F.
The Black Stars face a challenging path to AFCON qualification. They are currently five points behind Sudan in second place and seven points behind Angola in first.
Manso emphasized the importance of prioritizing World Cup qualification over AFCON during an interview with Akoma FM.
He commented that the current Black Stars squad should have easily qualified without mathematical calculations.” Our team has lacked the commitment to ‘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 statements highlight the increasing belief that the Black Stars must make building a dedicated and passionate team their top priority to regain their position in international football.
The last two games of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers will see Ghana back in action in November. In an attempt to qualify for the next continental tournament, Coach Otto Addo and his players will be striving for wins against Angola and Niger.