AFCON 2019: One day we’ll bring smiles to Ghanaians – John Boye

The Black Stars have not won any major trophy since 1982, when the country won its last Africa Cup of Nations title.

Ghanaian hearts were once again broken after Tunisia secured a penalty shootout win over the Black Stars in the round of 16 of this year’s tournament.

Following what was a tensed 1-1 draw after both regulation and extra time, the North African side triumphed in the shootout.

Caleb Ekuban’s miss proved to be Ghana’s undoing, as Tunisia netted all their penalties to emerge 5-4 winners.

John Boye described the team’s exit as disappointing, but insists it is time to move on and focus on bigger things.

The Metz centre-back believes it’s only a matter of time before the Black Stars put smiles back on the faces of Ghanaians.

“We are all disappointed but only God knows best. We just have to keep our heads up and keep going because this is not the end,” he said.

“Now, we have to put everything aside and concentrate on our club. But God has a way of doing things and we know that one day we will make Ghanaian laugh.”

Meanwhile, Ghana’s trophy drought is now set to stretch to at least 39 years after the Black Stars’ latest failure.