Ghana coach Annor Walker has insisted that tomorrow's game against Sudan in the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) is a must-win match after losing the opening fixture to Madagascar.
The Black Galaxies suffered a painful 2-1 loss to tournament debutants, Madagascar, in Group C opener on Sunday evening.
Walker hinted at a different Ghana team that will face Sudan at the Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine on Thursday.
The two-time CHAN finalists are hoping to redeem themselves against the East Africans in a must win match for The Galaxies who were tipped to be one of the tournament favourites ahead of the continental showpiece currently underway in Algeria.
Addressing members of the media a day before their important clash, the Samartex FC gaffer said they have had a proper assessment of their shock defeat against Madagascar and as a result, will make a few changes to his line up and approach.
“We played Madagascar last Sunday and the painful defeat worried us. Tomorrow is a must win for us,” Walker told the media in Constantine, Algeria.
“We identified the individual mistakes as well as where it went wrong as a collective. I know a lot of people were disappointed like us, but I can assure you that people will definitely see a different Ghana tomorrow,”
Asked on what needed to be done to lift the spirits of the players ahead of the crucial encounter, Walker said it was a joint effort between himself as well as the players, as they are representing a country that is passionate about the game and fully behind them.
“The players naturally were down after the loss, but we have worked on this together as a team. They also understand that they are representing their country, so it is equally important that they themselves lift their heads up because it is not over yet.”
“Mentally and physically, they have recovered, and we have strategized our game plan for tomorrow” he concluded.
