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Flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has urged Africans to remember Morocco’s past decision to distance itself from the continent, saying history should not be ignored when discussing African solidarity in continental competitions.
Bernard Mornah made the remarks following Nigeria’s penalty shootout defeat to Morocco after a goalless draw, a result that sent Morocco into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final where they will face Senegal. His comments came after he publicly declared support for Nigeria, a position that sparked debate among football fans in Ghana.
According to the PNC flagbearer, Ghana’s failure to qualify for the AFCON should not be blamed on Nigeria or any external country. He stated that the Black Stars’ exit was the result of poor performance, adding that mockery from rival nations should not cloud honest self-assessment.
Monah explained that his stance against supporting Morocco was rooted in principle, not football rivalry. He recalled Morocco’s withdrawal from the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union, and its attempt to align itself with Europe, which he described as a clear rejection of African identity at the time.
He argued that pan-Africanism must be based on consistency and loyalty, stressing that nations that once turned their backs on Africa should not expect automatic continental solidarity when it becomes convenient to re-engage.
Despite expressing disappointment over Nigeria’s loss on penalties, Monah maintained that his views remain unchanged. He called on Africans to take pride in their identity, emphasizing that Africa should never be treated as a fallback option.
Emmanuel Mensah
