Blackstars coach Kwesi Appiah has stated emphatically that the Russia 2018 World Cup has been a difficult campaign for Africans teams following their abysmal performance.
All African countries failed to progress to the round of 16Â for the first time in 32 years.
"It has been a difficult campaign for the African teams and we can't run away from that," Appiah told KweséESPN.
"With five teams you would have expected at least one through and for the continent, it is just not good but you can't judge football on the continent solely by a difficult tournament in Russia."
"There is no African team in the next round but the margins were very small. Nigeria gave everything and left the tournament with their reputation intact," Appiah added.
"Morocco impressed and you can make the case that maybe they were unlucky and Senegal are heading home with four points because of yellow cards so the little details for many of the African teams have.
"If you look at the way many of the African teams have gone out to late goals, it is obvious that there is an issue with concentration in key moments that have to be addressed," he continued.
"There were also too many goals conceded from set pieces which means for us coaches on the continent these are areas to work and improve on."
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"I have been impressed by Croatia and I think Belgium have done a superb job so far. England look to me like they are playing with a lot more freedom. These three teams for me are all capable of going all the way."