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Ghana assistant coach Didi Dramani is in awe of facilities available at the Dr Kwame Sports Complex following the closure of the Black Stars training at the venue.
The West African powerhouse commenced preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Kumasi on January 3, 2023.
The Ghana FA canceled initial plan to camp in South Africa to prepare in Kumasi following public backlash.
Earlier report suggested that Ghana coach Chris Hughton and his backroom staff were left frustrated and livid over the country's poor camping facilities - leaving players angry over the sorry state of the training pitch and general conditions in camp.
But Didi Dramani in an interview denied such report as he hails the facilities at the Dr Kwame Complex.
“Black Stars players never complained about the training facilities in Kumasi. In fact, there was nothing like that. The players adapted well to the facility at Abrankese. Training there proved there is something good there. This is means infrastructure is very key and that if we take infrastructural development serious it will really help and promote the football industry” he said per an audio aired on Wontumi FM monitored by Footballghana.com.
“I bet to say that, the training sessions we had at Abrankese went well. I will take this opportunity to appreciate the owners and grounds men at Abrankese for ensuring our stay is successful. The facilities there are so good, they have their locker room, medical room, rest room and the pitch itself is the key aspect. The Pitch was really in best state” he said.
The West Africa powerhouse are expected to depart Ghana for Ivory Coast on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Ghana will open their account against Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024 before taking on Egypt and Mozambique on January 18 and 22 respectively in Group B.
The Black Stars have a history of success in the AFCON, having won the title four times, most recently in 1982. However, they have experienced defeat in three finals since then, including losses to Ivory Coast in 1992 on penalties and Egypt in 2010, as well as a repeat defeat to Ivory Coast in 2015.
The West African powerhouse commenced preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Kumasi on January 3, 2023.
The Ghana FA canceled initial plan to camp in South Africa to prepare in Kumasi following public backlash.
Earlier report suggested that Ghana coach Chris Hughton and his backroom staff were left frustrated and livid over the country's poor camping facilities - leaving players angry over the sorry state of the training pitch and general conditions in camp.
But Didi Dramani in an interview denied such report as he hails the facilities at the Dr Kwame Complex.
“Black Stars players never complained about the training facilities in Kumasi. In fact, there was nothing like that. The players adapted well to the facility at Abrankese. Training there proved there is something good there. This is means infrastructure is very key and that if we take infrastructural development serious it will really help and promote the football industry” he said per an audio aired on Wontumi FM monitored by Footballghana.com.
“I bet to say that, the training sessions we had at Abrankese went well. I will take this opportunity to appreciate the owners and grounds men at Abrankese for ensuring our stay is successful. The facilities there are so good, they have their locker room, medical room, rest room and the pitch itself is the key aspect. The Pitch was really in best state” he said.
The West Africa powerhouse are expected to depart Ghana for Ivory Coast on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Ghana will open their account against Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024 before taking on Egypt and Mozambique on January 18 and 22 respectively in Group B.
The Black Stars have a history of success in the AFCON, having won the title four times, most recently in 1982. However, they have experienced defeat in three finals since then, including losses to Ivory Coast in 1992 on penalties and Egypt in 2010, as well as a repeat defeat to Ivory Coast in 2015.