The Ministry of Youth and Sports has summoned the leadership of Ghana Football Association (GFA) for an emergency meeting on Friday, 21st January, 2022.
A press release issued by the Ministry said the meeting is to discuss the performance of the Senior National Football Team, the Black Stars at the ongoing 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and take appropriate steps to salvage the Team’s performance in future.
“The entire country is extremely disappointed by the abysmal performance and early exit of the black stars from the ongoing 2021 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon, and the Ministry of Youth of sports shares in the nation’s sentiments,” it said.
The government provided the team with all the needed financial supports, therefore, the Ministry is disappointed with the team’s performance at the 2021 AFCON, it added.
“The Ministry of Youth and Sports is committed to taking urgent steps to ensuring that the Black Stars is restored to its status as a symbol of national pride for all Ghanaians and powerhouse of African football,” it said
Grace Acheampong and Priscilla Nimako, ISD