The leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Alhaji Hassan Ayariga, has 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.
Ayariga’s call comes on the heels of a painful 1–0 defeat the Stars suffered at the hands of Colombia in their Round of 32 clash at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, USA, in the early hours of Saturday, July 4, 2026.
According to him, 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.”
In a statement issued after the 1–0 loss to Colombia, he 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.
“In my view, Colombia was not an unbeatable opponent. Our players struggled to impose themselves on the game and failed to play with the urgency expected at this level of competition,” he said.
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.”
Turning to the bigger picture, he called on the technical team and other major stakeholders to let the setback — which has pained football lovers across the country and broken their hearts — serve as a lesson and a foundation for a stronger comeback.
His call for a reset, he said, “is an opportunity for the technical team, the players, and all stakeholders to reflect honestly, learn from the mistakes, and rebuild with renewed purpose and determination.”
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