Ghana’s dreams of going to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were shattered tonight when Cameroun defeated Gambia 3-2 in a thrilling comeback. The Black Stars’ elimination from the competition was formally confirmed by this outcome.
In order to keep their faint hopes of moving forward as one of the four best third-place teams with two points, Ghana needed a draw in the Group C match.
Even though Cameroon’s win moved them up to second position with four points, Ghana suffered a humiliating group stage exit at the AFCON, which was a repeat of what happened to them in the Cameroonian-hosted 2021 tournament.
Guinea, who had been in second position, lost to Senegal, the winners of the group, and dropped to third. Four teams are presently vying for the final four best third-placed team spots as the competition moves forward: Guinea (4 points), Côte d’Ivoire (3 points), Namibia (3 points), and South Africa (3 points). This adds a level of suspense to the tournament’s conclusion.
Ghana’s elimination marks the second straight year that the Black Stars have been eliminated in the group round of the competition. Ghana likewise failed to progress beyond the group stage in 2022.
