Ghana President Akufo Addo Quizzes GFA Over Poor Performance at Tournaments Ahead of AFCON 2023

• Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo has queried Ghana's performance
• The GFA met with the president in Accra about the team's preparation
• Ghana has not won the Africa Cup of Nations since a win back in 1982

President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo remains perplexed by the Black Stars' inability to perform at international competitions following the team's poor showing at AFCON 2021 and the 2022 World Cup.

Ghana exited both tournaments in the group stages, raising questions about the talents at the team's disposal.

The Ghana Football Association met with the country's President on Thursday as preparations begin for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

During their meeting with Nana Addo, the president asked the federation - led by Kurt Okraku - what the problem was with getting the team to excel.

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"As an avid football fan, I am very much aware of the challenges that confront us, as results have not been good in recent games. But you can count on me for the necessary support," Akufo-Addo said, as quoted by Pulse.

"We have some very good talents scattered across the globe, so I don’t understand why we shouldn’t perform in tournaments."

Coach, Chris Hughton has named a 55-man provisional squad for the tournament next month. The team will be pruned to 26 before AFCON begins on January 13, 2024.

Ghana have been drawn in Group B alongside seven-time champions Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique, as reported by Citi Sports.

Chris Hughton names 55-man squad

Sports Brief previously that Ghana coach, Hughton released his 55-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast next year.

The manager included England-born West Bromwich Albion forward, Brandon Thomas-Asante and 11 home-based players in his team.

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Ghana's squad, which will be pruned to 26 men, also sees youngster, Forson Amankwah earning his place within the squad for the first time.

Chris Hughton explains Partey's inclusion

Sports Brief also previously reported that Hughton said Arsenal have no choice but to release midfielder, Thomas Partey for AFCON next month.

The 30-year-old has been included in Ghana's 55-man provisional squad for the tournament despite having been out since October with an injury.

Partey has started light gym work and is expected to be fully fit before the continental tourney, with Hughton warning the Gunners to step aside.