Missing out on crucial home points was the biggest setback- Henry Asante Twum

Henry Asante Twum, Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has shed light on the Black Stars’ disappointing failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Black Stars managed only three points from six matches, a stark contrast to Ghana’s storied legacy in African football.

According to Henry Asante Twum, the inability of the team to win their home games, especially against Angola derailed the team’s campaign.

“It has been extremely difficult to understand what happened in our first loss at home against Angola,” Asante Twum remarked. “I told a lot of people that losing at home to Angola is what prevented us from qualifying.” He told Asempa FM.

The defeat, which marked a rare home loss for Ghana, set the tone for an underwhelming campaign. Asante Twum pointed out the evolving nature of African football, where away victories are increasingly elusive, and the importance of securing wins on home turf.

“The African game has reached a point where it is extremely difficult to win your away games,” he explained. “The most important thing in qualifiers is to try to win your home games.” He added.