This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Morocco were marked by many surprises, as some teams considered among the traditional powers of the African continent were absent. Among the most prominent teams who failed to secure their place in the tournament was four-time African champions Ghana, whose absence surprised many.
Absence of the Ghana national team
Ghana’s absence from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations comes as a shock to his country’s fans, especially as the tournament will be hosted in the Kingdom of Morocco and expectations from FIFA, CAF and the Football experts say it will be the best in history. of African cups.
It is worth noting that the Black Stars team has been one of the dominant teams in the history of the tournament, having already won four titles in the years 1963, 1965, 1978 and 1982, making it one of the the most prominent teams on the continent. Despite its rich history, Ghana was unable to qualify for this edition of the tournament due to its failure in the qualifiers.
The other teams fail to qualify
Besides Ghana, other teams have failed to qualify for the tournament, despite the standards of football in these countries improving in recent years. The most notable of these teams are Guinea, considered one of the most distinguished teams on the continent, and Mauritania, which has emerged strongly in recent years, as well as Libya and Cape Verde, whose teams do not failed to meet expectations.
AFor the development of African football
The absence of these teams reflects the great development seen by many teams on the African continent, as recent years have seen a notable improvement in the level of national teams, making it difficult to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations. 2025.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is expected to be the best edition in the history of African football and a major continental event preceding Morocco’s hosting of the 2030 World Cup.
