Black Galaxies Head Coach, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, is confident that his team will be at the top of their game when they face Nigeria in the 2024 African Nations Championships qualifiers this weekend.
A thrilling encounter awaits as Ghana and Nigeria renew their rivalry in the playoff round, with the winner securing a coveted berth in the 2024 African Nations Championship.
The team relocated to the Accra Sports Stadium on December 18, 2024, shifting their training operations from the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram and the University of Ghana Stadium.
A high-stakes showdown looms between Ghana and Nigeria, two West African football heavyweights, as they clash in a thrilling two-legged playoff, with the ultimate prize being a coveted spot at the 2025 CHAN tournament, set to unfold across Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda next year.
As the highly anticipated first leg approaches this Sunday, December 22, the experienced tactician exudes optimism regarding his side's prospects.
“We are playing against one of the best countries in terms of football in Africa and Ghana is equally a very quality side when it comes to African football. The chances are very bright and that is what we are doing.”
"We are working on trying to put together a team, building the process and being able to have the cohesion and the fluidity of the way we want to play. When we bring in the effort and the energy and our adaption in terms of our tactical element we should be able to sail through."
Also, the former Kotoko head coach has confidently asserted that his team has attained optimal readiness, boasting a perfect blend of physical fitness, technical prowess, and tactical astuteness, as they gear up to face Nigeria.
"We are physically, technically and tactically well oriented.Once the days come by, we still continue to refine and to do small adjustment and give the alternatives in the game."
"I'm very positive that come Sunday, we should be fully ready. As for preparation, we are okay, we are already there but we have to be ready for the game."
The initial match of the much-anticipated encounter between Ghana and Nigeria is scheduled to occur on December 22, 2024, in the capital, Accra.
By: Ibrahim Abubakar (Sheikh)
