Despite an abysmal performance at the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana’s national team has been recognised and honoured with the Fair Play Team award.
The accolade was handed to the team to underscore their commitment to sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
Although Ghana exited the competition with three consecutive losses in the group stage, their conduct on and off the field did not go unnoticed.
Ghana fell 5-2 to Zambia in their tournament opener, followed by an 8-3 defeat against the host nation and eventual champions Morocco.
Their final group stage match saw them suffer yet another defeat, this time, an 11-3 thumping to Angola, who secured the silver medal at the competition.
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Following the conclusion of the tournament, the Technical Study Group acknowledged Ghana’s exemplary sportsmanship by awarding them the Fair Play Team distinction.
Our Futsal National team bagged the ‘Fair Play Team’ award at the just ended Futsal Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco! 🇬🇭👏🏾#AFCONFutsal2024 | @CAF_Online pic.twitter.com/Hr1iIn4HqA
— 🇬🇭 Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) April 22, 2024
Individual honours were also handed to standout performers from other participating teams.
Morocco’s Abdelkrim Anbia was awarded as the Best Goalkeeper, while his teammate Soufian Charraoui claimed the Golden Boot award for his goal-scoring prowess.
Additionally, Bilal Bakkali from Morocco was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament.
In the end, Angola and Libya secured their spots as Africa’s representatives for the upcoming World Cup, joining hosts Morocco on the global stage later this year.