In the wake of Ghana’s disappointing 2-1 loss to Cape Verde in their first AFCON match, many Ghanaian fans in Abidjan are unable to contain their disappointment, with some even contemplating returning home.
Expressing their frustration to Sports 247, these fans conveyed a lack of faith in their team’s ability to deliver a noteworthy performance.
One fan lamented, “This is not a team that I can sit back and still feel that they are going to do anything special because many of us back home we just feel that we should go there not because we believe that they can do anything.”
With hopes dwindling, Ghanaians are now turning their attention to Nigeria, considering the Super Eagles as their remaining hope in the tournament.
Despite Nigeria drawing their first game, the fans believe in the talent and potential of the Nigerian team, contrasting it with their own team’s perceived shortcomings.
“Nigeria is our only hope now. We know that Nigeria drew their first game but we can see that the team has players that can do the magic for them.
For us, which player do we want to talk about? Is there any player to say that we can call a player in our team? So Nigeria should not disappoint us,” expressed one Ghanaian fan.
Another fan shared a personal sentiment, stating, “I don’t just feel I should sit back in because the more we stay there, the more we keep having negative energy.”
The sentiments of disillusionment among Ghanaian fans highlight the emotional impact of football and the high expectations placed on national teams during tournaments like the AFCON.
As the tournament progresses, the dynamics of fan support and disappointment continue to evolve.
