Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, expressed his disappointment at the Black Stars' failure to clinch the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, emphasizing that bringing the cup home was their collective hope and dream.
"Our hope, our dream was to bring the cup back home. It didn't work out and we can't be disappointed enough," Okraku stated during a press conference in Kumasi.
Despite the setback, Okraku maintained optimism about the future of Ghanaian football, highlighting the GFA's reflective approach and decisive actions aimed at enhancing the sport in the country.
"Management and technical decisions have seen us reflect on our work as a team. To reflect on what policies to help bring back the love and glory for the country," Okraku explained.
Acknowledging football's unifying role in Ghana, Okraku underscored the sport's significance in fostering unity among people of diverse backgrounds and religions.
"Football is the sport that unites our country Ghana. It is the sport that has brought us together, It is the sport that has brought religious and people from varied backgrounds together," Okraku noted.
He further disclosed that the GFA has been engaged in a reflective period, assessing their performance and identifying areas for improvement.
"It's been a reflective period for us and we have to be decisive and take far-reaching decisions that will impact positively in the game," Okraku added.
Okraku's remarks come in the aftermath of the Black Stars' early exit from the AFCON tournament, where they were eliminated in the group stages after failing to secure a single victory.
Despite the challenges, Okraku remains confident in the GFA's ability to instigate positive changes and elevate the sport's status in Ghana.
