Freda Ayisi, poised to make her debut for the Black Queens, is rallying her teammates to approach their upcoming Olympic qualifier against Zambia with confidence and determination.
As the Black Queens gear up for a pivotal clash in the third round of the 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers, facing formidable opponents in Zambia, Ayisi, currently representing Charlton Athletic, underscores the importance of self-belief under the leadership of coach Nora Hauptle.
Speaking to Joy Sports, Ayisi emphasizes the team’s need to remain focused amidst external distractions, stating, “Yes, of course [we have what it takes to advance ahead of Zambia]. We have got to be confident in our ability.”
She stresses the importance of maintaining focus on the game and blocking out external noise, highlighting the team’s determination to secure victory in the crucial match scheduled for February 23, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
“We’ve got to go there with confidence and believe that we get the job done. When we get there, we are just going to be focused on the game and not focusing on outside noise. We just need to focus on the game, and that is what is going to happen,” she added.