Former Ghana Football Association executive Kofi Manu claims he predicted the Black Stars' woes at the recent Africa Cup of Nations, due to major political decisions before the tournament.
A month prior to kick-off, the four-time champions were engulfed in controversy following the retirement of veteran striker Asamoah Gyan from international duty, after he was stripped of the captaincy in favour of Swansea City attacker Andre Ayew.
The forward would, however, rescind his decision but only after a plea from Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo.
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At the championship, the Black Stars won just one of four games played and suffered a Round of 16 elimination, their first time of failing to make the quarter-finals since 2006.