Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew, asserted that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the most challenging tournament globally, surpassing the FIFA World Cup in terms of intensity.
Ayew shared this perspective during a farewell dinner attended by President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif.
Addressing the difficulty of the AFCON, Ayew emphasized, "This tournament is even harder than the World Cup."
He acknowledged the tournament's demanding nature, citing the need for unity and determination. Ayew reassured President Akufo-Addo of the team's solidarity, expressing the desire to secure victory at the AFCON and end Ghana's 42-year title drought.
“We know that it is the hardest tournament, for me, in the world when it comes to fighting, determination, energy so the only way we can do this by being together and being united and for that Your Excellency, I can assure you that we are united and we want do it.”
Ghana, placed in Group B alongside Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique, will kick off its AFCON campaign against Cape Verde on January 14.
We don't have much on our hands as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is almost here, which runs from January 13 to February 11.
Public Relations Officer of the Sports Ministry, Mr. Charles Amofa has stated Ghana's 2023 AFCON budget can only be revealed when the tournament is over.
The Black Stars have finally left the shores of the country this morning en route to Cote D'Ivoire for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo has charged the Black Stars to fight like true warriors and make Ghana proud at the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by lifting the coveted trophy in Ivory Coast.
Hearts of Oak have joined other top Ghana Premier League outfits in the race to sign FC Samartex key cog Emmanuel Keyekeh.
