The Ambassador of Ghana to La Cote D’ Ivoire, H.E Frederick Daniel Laryea, has admonished the Black Stars of Ghana to deliver maximum output to emerge champions of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The ambassador paid a visit to the Black Stars of Ghana at their hotel on Thursday, January 11, as they prepare for their first game in the 2023 AFCON against the Blue sharks of Cape Verde.
Speaking with the team, he congratulated the Ghanaian players on their performance in gaining qualification to the championship.
He also encouraged the team to perform well whilst focusing on finding ways to beat their opponents to put an end to the 42-year trophy drought.
“It is a great honor for me to welcome you. First of all, I wish to congratulate you for qualifying for the 34th edition. Our presence here is to offer our support. We know that you are mentally and physically ready to win the cup. We are ready to give you all the support. Ghana is a football nation and I’m sure that you’re physically mentally and morally prepared to play and not only to play but to win… it’s about forty years plus since we last won and this is the time where we should win to show that Ghana is back.”
“I hope you perform well to conquer and win the 2023 AFCON. Good luck and be rest assured that the embassy, you have our full support. All the best,” Ambassador Frederick Daniel Laryea admonished the players.
Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton, also in his address, assured that his team is working tirelessly to ensure they live up to expectations at the 2023 AFCON tournament.
According to the Irish trainer, winning the coveted trophy holds high significance for the team.
He further expressed the team’s eagerness to play at their maximum best in the AFCON, describing the competition as a big one.
Ghana is in Group B and is set to play Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique at the group stage of the competition.
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Story by: Asack Pius | univers.ug.edu.gh
