Ghana's U-23 team, the Black Meteors have arrived in Accra after getting kicked out of the ongoing U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which is being held in Morocco.
The competition which provides three slots for the Olympic Games commenced with eight teams but Ghana were counted among three other teams who failed to proceed from the group stage due to their poor outcomes in the matches.
Ghana kicked off their campaign with a nervy win over Congo at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex after surviving a late scare to win 3-2. However, they failed to continue on a positive note as they recorded their worst-ever result at the tournament succumbing to a 5-1 defeat to the hosts, Morocco.
The team had to beat Guinea at all costs to progress to the next stage but gave away a first-half goal which meant Morocco and Guinea would sail through to the semifinals.
According to the Ghana Football Association, the playing body, technical team and officials arrived on Monday morning after their disappointing journey at the tournament.
Their exit now means their long absence from the Olympic Games will be extended to at least 2028 having last participated in 2004