SWAG fires GFA, calls for accountability over Black Stars’ AFCON fiasco

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has called for accountability following the abysmal performances of the Black Stars in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

The association expressed worry over how the performance of the Black Stars has declined drastically to the extent that qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has become problematic for the team.

SWAG, in a statement released on November 19, 2024, fumed over how the Ghana Football Association (GFA) handled the Black Stars, leading to poor results.

"This failure is not just about missing out on the 2025 tournament; it highlights the broader decline of the Black Stars, who were once regular contenders in the AFCON semi-finals and finals. The situation calls for accountability,” portions of the statement read.

The sports group called for actions to be taken against those responsible for the Black Stars’ fiasco to avoid similar disgrace in the future.

“It is not enough for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to merely take collective responsibility; we need to see action. If drastic changes are necessary, including leadership changes at the GFA, then Ghanaians, who are tired of repeated disappointments, will support such moves," the statement added.

This comes after Ghana was left at the bottom of Group F with just three points, recording three losses and three draws in six matches played in the AFCON qualifiers.

In Group F, Angola and Sudan qualified, while Ghana and Niger failed to progress to the main competition.

It is the first time in 21 years that Ghana has failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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