Ibrahim Tanko, the head coach of the Black Meteors, has expressed the team’s desire to win the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, while also welcoming qualification to the 2024 Olympic Games.
The team arrived in Egypt on Monday, June 12, in order to continue their preparations for the tournament, which will commence on June 24 in Morocco.
Having qualified at the expense of Algeria, the Black Meteors find themselves in Group A alongside Morocco, Congo, and Guinea.
While many Ghanaians hope that the team will prioritize securing a spot in the top three to earn a place at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the coach emphasized that they will not hesitate to seize the opportunity to claim the ultimate prize as well.
“The last time we were at the AFCON, we were all disappointed because we were one penalty away from qualifying for the Olympic Games,” he told Asempa FM.
“This time around, I am confident we had quality players during the qualifiers we played. We are one of the eight teams that could win the trophy.
“If we qualify [for the Olympics] it’s good but we will still try to win the cup.”
