Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo has applauded Black Stars captain Andre ayew for sincerely apologising to Ghanaians following the team’s exit from the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory coast.
The Black Stars were booted out of the competition at the group stage after failing to win a game in a group with Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique.
Ghana’s performance fell short of expectations with just 2 points earned during the campaign, disappointing supporters and disheartening players.
The captain of the team, Andre Ayew, accepted responsibility and apologised from the bottom of his heart despite the disappointment.
Acknowledging the honesty and sincerity in Ayew’s remarks, President Akufo Addo praised the athlete for his responsibility and humility.
“The recent AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire was probably the nadir of the performance of the Black Stars, and has left the nation saddened,” he said.
“However, I am quite certain that the young men and the technical handlers would, themselves, have wanted to make our nation proud, and I believe that the captain, Andre Dede Ayew, meant every word when he rendered heartfelt apologies on behalf of his team-mates to all Ghanaians for the team’s early exit,” he added.