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Former Ghanaian national football coach, Kwesi Appiah, has voiced his unwavering confidence in the Black Stars’ capability to advance to the final stage of the imminent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Appiah, who previously helmed the team from 2017 to 2019, shared his positive sentiments during a recent interview, affirming his belief in the squad’s talent and potential.
As Ghana readies itself for the AFCON competition set to be hosted in Cote d’Ivoire, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the performance of the Black Stars under new coaching leadership.
Appiah emphasized the significance of maintaining a positive mindset and implementing effective training regimes, citing these elements as pivotal factors for success in a tournament as fiercely competitive as AFCON.
“Sometimes when Ghanaians underrate the team, that’s when the team surprises Ghana. And it’s happened so many times,” Appiah conveyed during his interview on Sienu TV. “Considering the quality of the players, I firmly believe they can perform exceptionally well. I have faith they can reach the final.”
Despite the recent string of lackluster performances by the four-time African champions, Coach Kwesi Appiah remains optimistic about the Black Stars’ prospects for success in the tournament.
Presently, the Black Stars are stationed in Kumasi, intensively preparing for the much-awaited AFCON tournament set to be held in Ivory Coast.
Ghana is set to commence its group stage journey with a match against Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Subsequently, the Black Stars will face a demanding encounter against record champions Egypt in their second group-stage fixture, scheduled merely four days later. The group stage will culminate with Ghana confronting Mozambique on January 22, marking the team’s final group match.
