Former Ghana midfielder Ni Odat Lampt claimed that the absence of Abedi Pelle was the reason for the loss of the Ghana Blacks in the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations final. Ghana reached the final against Ivory Coast after beating Nigeria in the semi-finals. The match ended 0-0 after extra time and Ghana eventually lost 10-11 on penalties.
Reflecting on the game, Lampt said Ghana could have scored to beat the Ivory Coast if Pelle had been available. Pelle was unable to play in the final due to another yellow card he received in the semi-finals. Lampt felt Pelle's presence would have a big impact as Ghana struggled to find the back of the net throughout the game.
Blackstar have yet to win the Africa Cup of Nations since their last title in 1982. According to sources, Abedi Pelle, a member of the team that won the title in 1982, expressed hope that Ghana can win the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast in 2023. Despite repeated attempts, Ghana has been unable to achieve victory in the tournament since 1982. Pelle believes the 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast could be the moment for Ghana to win the title again. Overall, Ghana's performance at the Africa Cup of Nations was disappointing, with Lampt reflecting on missed opportunities in 1992 and Pelle expressing optimism for the future.