Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has urged the entire nation to rally behind the Black Stars as they prepare for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire.
Speaking at the press conference where the squad for the tournament was announced, President Simeon-Okraku emphasized the importance of support and positivity in propelling the team to success.
‘’Coach Chris Hughton and the rest of the backroom staff need your support and I am extremely happy that all of us are here.
It’s a signal of our commitment towards offering this technical team and our players our undiluted support’’ President Simeon-Okraku said.
‘’Ivory Coast is possible. We have seen top performing teams fail at big tournaments, we have seen less experienced and un-fancied sides win big tournaments so it is possible’’.
‘’Again, whether in good times or in bad times all of us here in our dear country called Ghana have only one senior men national team is called the Black Stars. And we are the Black Stars and we are Ghana’’ he added.
He highlighted that the backing of the technical team, led by coach Chris Hughton, is crucial for the team’s performance in the tournament.
President Simeon-Okraku expressed his satisfaction with the unity and commitment shown by everyone present at the event, affirming that all Ghanaians are part of the Black Stars family.
President Simeon-Okraku acknowledged the challenges and tough competition at AFCON but remained optimistic about Ghana’s chances.
He emphasized that the tournament is an opportunity for the Black Stars to make the nation proud and urged fans to believe that success is possible.
Ghana, a four-time winner of the AFCON (in 1963, 1965, 1978, and 1982), will be making its 24th appearance in the competition.
The Black Stars have been drawn into Group B, where they will face Cape Verde, Egypt, and Mozambique in the group stage.
The AFCON 2023 is scheduled to take place from January 13 to February 11, 2024, in Cote D’Ivoire.
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