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Accra, Oct.9, GNA – Qualification to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been relatively easy for Ghana’s Black Stars in recent years, but the team’s dismal start to next year’s edition has prompted doubts about its qualification attempt.

The four-time AFCON winner has made 24 appearances in the biennial competition, ranking third after Egypt (26) and Ivory Coast (25).

Ghana last missed out on the AFCON in 2004, after a disappointing qualification run that included losses to Uganda and Rwanda, resulting in a third-place finish in Group 13.

The Black Stars’ initial loss to Angola and draw with Niger in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, have raised concerns about players’ dedication, and the upcoming double-header against Sudan would put additional pressure on the team.

Coach Otto Addo and his charges would be looking to avoid another embarrassment at home after Angola broke their 24-year unbeaten run at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

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