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Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has expressed optimism about the Black Stars chances ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
During the draw ceremony on Thursday in Ivory Coast, the West African powerhouse were drawn in Group B record AFCON holders, Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique.
Despite acknowledging toughness off the group, the former Ghana defender has expressed confidence in the Black Stars team to progress.
“It’s a very tricky group with Egypt who are a strong team with a leader Mohammed Salah. We have Cape Verde who have been uncomfortable for us to play. We have Mozambique making it two Portuguese-speaking countries."
"I’m confident that we will emerge first or second in the group. In our last tournament in Cameroon, we didn’t perform well but generally, we are a tournament team. We still have experienced players like Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, and Mohammed Kudus who is the superstar in the team. We are stabilized with our goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi. I have confidence in the team, it’s not going to be easy but I know Ghana will come out of this group. The gap between the teams is becoming closer but we have to be on our toes to do well."
The 34th edition of AFCON is scheduled to run from January 13 to February 11, 2024, with Ghana commencing their campaign on January 14 against Cape Verde.
Ghana will open their account at the tournament against Cape Verde before taking on Egypt and Mozambique in that order.
During the draw ceremony on Thursday in Ivory Coast, the West African powerhouse were drawn in Group B record AFCON holders, Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique.
Despite acknowledging toughness off the group, the former Ghana defender has expressed confidence in the Black Stars team to progress.
“It’s a very tricky group with Egypt who are a strong team with a leader Mohammed Salah. We have Cape Verde who have been uncomfortable for us to play. We have Mozambique making it two Portuguese-speaking countries."
"I’m confident that we will emerge first or second in the group. In our last tournament in Cameroon, we didn’t perform well but generally, we are a tournament team. We still have experienced players like Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, and Mohammed Kudus who is the superstar in the team. We are stabilized with our goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi. I have confidence in the team, it’s not going to be easy but I know Ghana will come out of this group. The gap between the teams is becoming closer but we have to be on our toes to do well."
The 34th edition of AFCON is scheduled to run from January 13 to February 11, 2024, with Ghana commencing their campaign on January 14 against Cape Verde.
Ghana will open their account at the tournament against Cape Verde before taking on Egypt and Mozambique in that order.