Ghana President His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo says the Black Stars quest to end its trophy drought might be daunting but it is possible.
He said this in a speech delivered at a dinner with members of the Black Stars in Kumasi as the team prepares to fly out to Cote D’Ivoire on Wednesday, January 10 to compete in the 2023 AFCON.
The competition runs from January 13 to February 11 and Ghana commences its campaign on Sunday, January 14 against Cape Verde.
Despite winning four AFCON titles, Ghana hasn’t won the continental championship since 1982 and heads into the competition on the back of its worst run in the tournament after crashing out of the 2021 AFCON without scoring a win.
Speaking at the event, President Akufo-Addo said, “We have to go further…and bring the 41 year drought to an end. The task might appear daunting but it is possible.”
Ghana is in Group B and is set to play against Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique at the group stage.