Sports News of Tuesday, 17 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has revealed that the Black Stars’ disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations did not come as a surprise to him. Speaking in an interview on Asaase Radio, Kurt Okraku admitted he had low expectations heading into the tournament, citing internal issues within the team prior to the competition. The Black Stars managed just two points from three matches, failing to secure a single win in the competition. I knew the team and I knew about the happenings in the team,” he added. Instead of us going up, we started to decline and we didn’t make it to the last AFCON,” he said.

Source: GhanaWeb February 17, 2026 17:53 UTC