Ghana forward Osman Bukari has apologised for his role in the Black Stars' exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The four-time AFCON winners exited the competition in the group stage for the second consecutive time after taking only two points from three group games.

Bukari featured in two games for Chris Hughton's men at the competition but it is his second appearance that has left a memory in his head.

The Ref Star Belgrade man came off the bench to lose possession in his half leading to Egypt scoring the equaliser in a 2-2 draw against the Black Stars in the second group game.

The winger was taken off shortly after his mistake and didn't feature in the final game against Mozambique which saw Ghana exit after failing to grab all three points.

Reflecting on his first AFCON campaign, Bukari rendered an apology to Ghanaians while also admitting his error against Egypt played a role in Ghana's exit.

"It has taken me quite a number of days to gather the words to address you our dear fans, because of the embarrassment we brought on the nation & the fact that we let you down and our inability to advance to the next stage has hit heavily on me, for I contributed a part in it," he wrote on social media.

"I would like to render an unqualified apology for the mistakes and assure you that we will come back better and stronger for team and the country. I hope and ask that you forgive us. We live to fight someday. Thank y’all for the encouragement, love and support!!"

Following Ghana's exit from the ongoing competition in Ivory Coast, Hughton has been sacked by the Ghana Football Association with a committee set up to search for a replacement.