'We have ourselves to blame' - Kamaldeen reflects on Ghana's disappointing Afcon 2021 campaign

Ghana attacker Kamaldeen Sulemana has described their underwhelming Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Cameroon as a learning experience.

Rated among the favourites heading into the tournament, the Black Stars did not live up to expectations as they suffered a group-stage elimination from the continental showpiece.

More embarrassing was the fact that they finished bottom of the table in a group which also featured Morocco, Gabon and debutants Comoros, and ended their adventure without a single win, the first time in their tournament history.

“My first dance at Afcon started on the wrong foot with performances as a team beyond embarrassing but very grateful for my debut in this prestigious tournament,” Stade Rennes youngster Kamaldeen said in a statement on social media.

“A very tough experience with so many learning curves. Things didn’t go as planned and we have ourselves to blame as a team.

“Sincere apologies. No excuse or apology is enough, for Ghana deserves better. Giving up is never an option, we will be back and I mean we will back!

“Thank you for the unrivalled support and kind messages.”

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