We have learnt valuable lessons – GFA apologises over Black Stars early exit from FIFA 2022 World Cup - www.asempanews.com

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released a statement following the disappointing exit of the Black Stars from the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

After losing to Portugal in their opening game and grabbing the maximum three points against South Korea, the Black Stars of Ghana needed at least a draw to qualify for the round of 16.

“The Ghana Football Association is extremely grateful to the government,the Ghanaian people, the football family, Corporate Ghana, our esteemed sponsors and supporters for their unflinching, unwavering and unalloyedsupport during the Black Stars FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign,” part of GFA’s statement read.

“We regret our inability to progress to the knockout phase of the competition and offer our profound apologies to the government, the people of Ghana and all stakeholders across the globe,” the GFA said.

“The Ghana Football Association would in due course inform all stakeholders about any further developments concerning the Black Stars,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, Head Coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has announced his decision to resign from the position.

I’ve resigned from my role as Ghana coach,” Otto Addo told the press in his post-match interview.