National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has described the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as an embarrassment.

Ghana, a four-time AFCON champion, struggled in the qualifiers, losing three matches and drawing the other three, finishing bottom of Group F with just three points.

This marks the first time in 20 years that Ghana has failed to qualify for the continental showpiece, a situation last experienced in 2004.

The team's dismal performance, capped by a 2-1 defeat to Niger in their final qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium, has sparked widespread criticism and disappointment among Ghanaians. "Everything has broken down.