Harry Zakour shocked by Black Stars’ AFCON 2025 failure
Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour has revealed that he was shocked by the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana endured a disappointing qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group with just three points from six matches after suffering three defeats and recording three […]
Former Hearts of Oak CEO Harry Zakour expressed his astonishment at Ghana's Black Stars failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The national team's poor performance in the qualifying phase left them at the bottom of their group with only three points from six matches, after three defeats and three draws. This marked the first time in over two decades that the four-time African champions had missed out on the continental championship.
Reflecting on the Black Stars' disappointing campaign, Zakour, a highly accomplished executive in Ghanaian football, admitted that he was taken aback by the outcome. "Ghana failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was shocking," Zakour stated to Sporty FM. Despite the setback, Ghana managed to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, where they made it to the knockout stage for the first time since 2010. The team is now set to return in September to start preparations for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
Written by urgent.news from Adom Online's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
