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AFCON 2025: A Bitter Pill for the Black Stars
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| AFCON 2025: A Bitter Pill for the Black Stars |
While the rest of Africa converged on Morocco for the opening ceremony yesterday, December 21, the streets of Accra and Kumasi were uncharacteristically quiet. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations officially kicked off with the hosts, Morocco, securing a 2-0 win over Comoros, thanks to goals from Brahim Diaz and a stunning bicycle kick by Ayoub El Kaabi. It was a world-class start to a tournament that Ghana—a four-time champion—failed to even qualify for.
The reality of the Black Stars' absence is hitting hard. Usually, December in Ghana is a sea of yellow, green, and red jerseys, but this year, the "economic lull" is visible. Traders at Makola and Kejetia are reporting the worst football merchandise sales in decades. Fans are still reeling from that disastrous qualifying campaign where Ghana finished bottom of Group F with zero wins. Even though Otto Addo secured our spot for the 2026 World Cup back in October, the AFCON snub remains a deep wound for the nation’s pride.
Across the continent, the big guns are already firing. Today, December 22, the action continues with Mali facing Zambia, while Egypt takes on Zimbabwe. In a strange twist of irony, South Africa's Bafana Bafana—who beat Ghana 1-0 in a "farewell" friendly just five days ago—kick off their campaign against Angola tonight. For Ghanaian fans, this tournament is less about cheering for the Stars and more about scouting the competition we'll face on the global stage next year.
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