Ghana international, Andre Ayew says the Black Stars are ready for action as they prepare for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament’ opener against Morocco on Monday.
Ayew says his charges are prepared for the big game despite lacking the needed experience in the Ghanaain squad.
The West African powerhouse goes into the tournament in Cameroon with 50 almost per cent debutants as compared to previous years where they have had lesser than that number.
Nonetheless, captain Ayew has reiterated the team is ready for the tournament even with a lot of inexperienced players in the squad.
“My teammates are guys which have great talents. Some may be young but the talent they have is top-notch, so we are just there to help. First of all, we are there to do our job. We have to create the example to the others on and off the pitch,” he said during the presser ahead of Ghana’s opening game.
Ghana’s will begin its campaign at the tournament against Morocco on 10 January 2022 in Yaoundé before facing Gabon and Comoros.
GOALKEEPERS: Joseph Wolacott (Swindon Town, England), Abdul Manaf Nurudeen (Eupen, Belgium), Richard Attah (Hearts of Oak), Lawrence Ati Zigi (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
MIDFIELDERS: Baba Iddrissu (Real Mallorca, Spain), Edmund Addo (Sheriff Tiraspol, Moldova), Thomas Teye Partey (Arsenal, England), Mubarak Wakaso (Shenzhen, China), Daniel Kofi Kyere (St. Pauli, Germany), David Abagna (Real Tamale United),
FORWARDS: Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Dreams FC), Samuel Owusu (Al-Fayha, Saudi Arabia), Dede Ayew (Al Sadd, Qatar), Joseph Paintsil (Genk, Belgium), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace, England), Richmond Boakye Yiadom (Beitar Jerusalem, Israel), Maxwell Abbey Quaye (Great Olympics), Benjamin Tetteh (Malatyaspor, Turkey)