Ayariga urges reset of Black Stars after poor show against Colombia
Alhaji Hassan Ayariga, leader of the All People's Congress (APC), called for a complete reset of the Senior National Team, the Black Stars, following a poor outing that saw the team crash out of the 2026 World Cup. This call came after a 1-0 defeat suffered by the Stars against Colombia in their Round of 32 clash at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, USA, in the early hours of Saturday, July 4, 2026. He stated that the call has become inevitable because "the team failed to demonstrate the determination, discipline, confidence and strong fighting spirit that have always defined the Black Stars."
Ayariga posited that the team's performance did not reflect the known qualities of the Black Stars, as Ghana failed to register a single shot on target throughout the 90 minutes. He described the situation as "a disappointing one for our nation," saying the team looked flat, dull and uninspiring throughout the game. He urged the players to keep their heads high, saying, "One result does not define your careers or your love for Ghana. Learn from this experience, work harder, and return stronger. The nation still believes in you." He also called on the technical team and other major stakeholders to let the setback serve as a lesson and a foundation for a stronger comeback.
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Alhaji Hassan Ayariga, leader of the All People's Congress (APC), has called for a complete reset of Ghana's Senior National Team, the Black Stars.
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