Feeling during qualifying for the CAN 2025 ! The Ghana will not participate in the next African Cup of Nations provided for in Morocco. The legendaries Black Stars officially failed to qualify after another snag against theAngola (1-1) during theat 5th day. >> CAN 2025 qualifiers: All the results of the 5th day
With a modest total of 3 points (no victory, 3 draws and 2 defeats), André Ayew and his teammates can no longer catch upAngola (13 points) and the Sudan (7 points)who dominate the first two places in the Group F. For the first time in 21 years, the Ghana will not advance to the final phase of the CAN.
Thus, it is only the seventh time in its history that this giant of African football will miss a final phase of the CAN since its creation.
Considered one of the most illustrious teams of the “Mother Continent”, the Ghanaian selection of the immense Abedi Pele, Asamoah Gyan et Tony Yeboah has had its share of successes and disappointments over the decades. Although having brandished the continental trophy four times, certain periods have been marked by resounding failures.
The writing of Foot Africa offers you a look back at the seven editions where Ghana missed qualification:
CAN 1972 :
After having triumphed in 1965 et 1968Ghana surprised the football world by failing to qualify for the 1972 CAN in Cameroon, eliminated by Togo from the preliminary rounds.
CAN 1974 :
Two years later, the scenario repeats itself. Ghana, this time eliminated by Ivory Coastmisses his second consecutive qualification. This edition organized in Egypt sees the coronation of Zaire (today DR Congo).
CAN 1982 :
Despite a comeback in the meantime, the Black Stars relapsed and were eliminated by the Nigeria in qualifying. Ironically, Nigeria reached the final, but succumbed to Libya.
CAN 1986 :
New disillusionment four years later, with elimination at the hands of the Ivory Coast. Host country Egypt wins its third title.
CAN 1994 :
For the edition organized in Tunisia, Ghana is excluded by theAlgeria during qualifying. That year, Nigeria won its second continental title.
CAN 2004 :
Elimination in the face of Rwanda comes as a shock for a team of this caliber. Tunisia finally wins at home.
CAN 2025:
Thus, the recent poor performance against theAngola is therefore in line with these resounding failures, marking a new chapter in the tumultuous history of Ghanaian football.
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