Andre Ayew, the captain of Ghana’s Black Stars, has taken full responsibility for the team’s disappointing performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. In a video shared on his Instagram, Ayew acknowledged his role as captain and expressed regret for the chaotic display that led to Ghana’s elimination.
“As the captain of the squad, I take full responsibility for what happened on the pitch for the playing body,” Ayew stated in the video. He added, “In football, these are things that happen. These are things that make you stronger. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger individually and collectively.”
The apology comes eight days after Ghana’s exit, marked by Mozambique equalizing with two goals in added time. Ghana finished third in a tough group with Cape Verde, Egypt, and Mozambique. The Black Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde and secured back-to-back 2-2 draws against Egypt and Mozambique, sealing their elimination.
This marks the second consecutive AFCON where Ghana has exited at the group stages without securing a victory, extending the nation’s quest for its fifth AFCON title to 42 years. Ayew’s apology reflects his understanding of the team’s collective responsibility and aims to address the disappointment felt by Ghanaian fans.
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