Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), reassures that the Black Starlets are ready to face the upcoming U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) without succumbing to pressure.
Scheduled from May 15 to 28, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium, Ghana’s team, placed in Group A alongside Benin and Ivory Coast, is gearing up for the challenge.
Twum’s optimism stems from Ghana’s rich football history, believing that the team can harness the pressure to their advantage with the unwavering support of their fans.
“Pressure is an everyday thing, whether you are the host or you are playing elsewhere there’s always pressure,” he said.
“We are a powerful football house, our history says it all. The pressure will be immune to our advantage because we will have the 12 men behind us.
“The fans will throne to the Accra sports stadium as they did during the African games, and I’m hoping the fans will cheer the team to victory,” he added.
Currently competing in a four-nation tournament in Russia against teams from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Serbia, the Black Starlets are honing their skills and strategies for the upcoming AFCON showdown.
