Black Stars' failure to qualify for 2025 AFCON the lowest moment in my tenure – GFA boss Kurt Okraku

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has described the Black Stars failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the lowest point of his career.

For the first time in two decades, Ghana failed to reach the continental showpiece, which will be staged in Morocco later this year. The disappointment drew widespread criticism of the GFAs leadership and the teams technical direction.

Reflecting on the setback during an interview on Asempa FM, Okraku admitted the experience was deeply painful, given the strides made since he assumed office in 2019.

The GFA boss noted that Ghanas struggles at recent tournaments including poor performances at the AFCON editions in Cameroon and Ivory Coast were concerning, but missing out on the upcoming Morocco tournament hit hardest.

Despite that disappointment, Okraku found solace in the Black Stars qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing it as a sign of renewed progress.