Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), assured that the Black Starlets are poised to tackle the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) without succumbing to pressure.
With Ghana placed in Group A alongside Benin and Ivory Coast, the tournament, set to commence from May 15 to 28, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium, presents an opportunity for the team to showcase their prowess.
Twum emphasized that pressure is part and parcel of the game, noting that Ghana's football legacy and unwavering fan support will bolster the team's confidence.
"Pressure is an everyday thing, whether you are the host or you are playing elsewhere there’s always pressure," he said in an interview with Citi Sports.
"We are a powerful football house, our history says it all. The pressure will be immune to our advantage because we will have the 12 men behind us.
"The fans will throne to the Accra sports stadium as they did during the African games, and I’m hoping the fans will cheer the team to victory," he added.
As the Black Starlets compete in a four-nation tournament in Russia against formidable opponents from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Serbia, Twum remains optimistic about the team's ability to thrive under pressure and emerge victorious.
