The Black Stars players arrived at the Cape Coast Stadium for tonight’s 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in typical fashion; singing and dancing.
They were welcomed the stadium by numerous fans who expressed joy at seeing some of their favourite players including Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew and Atletico Madrid midfielder, Thomas Partey by screaming and blowing their horns.
Watch the Stars’ arrival below
The Black Stars have arrived at the Cape Coast Stadium. #AFCON2021Q #GhanaVrsSouthAfrica#BringBackTheLove pic.twitter.com/NgGTe852jg
— 🇬🇭 Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) November 14, 2019
The players had earlier had another ‘jama’ session on the bus.
The Stars are fired up.#AFCON2021Q #GhanaVSouthAfrica#BringBackTheLove pic.twitter.com/JvB8XUY4KD
— 🇬🇭 Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) November 14, 2019
The Black Stars are hoping to begin their quest to book a place at the 2021 AFCON on a winning note, having disappointed at this year’s tournament.
The team will hope a win will help change public perception of the side, which has tanked in recent years due to poor performances on the pitch and numerous controversies off it.
The Round of 16 exit to Tunisia on penalties in the 2019 AFCON, which was the last time Ghanaians saw the senior national team players in action, would certainly not have helped.
Along with South Africa, the Black Stars were grouped with São Tomé and Príncipe and Sudan.
Sudan beat São Tomé and Príncipe by four goals to nil in the groups first game on Wednesday and now top the fledgeling group, with Ghana and South Africa hoping to join them later tonight.
Below is the Black Stars’ squad for the match
