In his penultimate State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, President Akufo Addo expressed admiration for Andre Ayew's genuine apology following Ghana's premature exit from the 34th edition of the AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast.
With just 2 points accumulated during the campaign, Ghana's performance fell short of expectations, leaving fans disappointed and players disheartened.
However, amidst the disappointment, Andre Ayew, the team's captain, took the responsibility upon himself and offered a heartfelt apology. President Akufo Addo, recognizing the sincerity behind Ayew's words, commended the player for his humility and accountability.
"The recent AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire was probably the nadir of the performance of the Black Stars, and has left the nation saddened," he said.
"However, I am quite certain that the young men and the technical handlers would, themselves, have wanted to make our nation proud, and I believe that the captain, Andre Dede Ayew, meant every word when he rendered heartfelt apologies on behalf of his team-mates to all Ghanaians for the team’s early exit," he added.