Former Ghana defender, John Paintsil has insisted that the Black Stars can still annex the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] in Cameroon.
The West African country on Monday suffered a 1-0 defeat to Morocco in their Group C opener.
Sofiane Boufal's 82nd-minute strike made the difference at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo.
Despite the defeat, the former West Ham United and Leicester City right-back remains optimistic that the Black Stars will end the country's 40 years trophy drought.
“I can smell it. I don’t want to put pressure on the players,” he said as reported by 3Sports.
Paintsil further indicated that the AFCON tournament can be used to prepare the boys for the World Cup playoffs later this year.
“We can use this AFCON to prepare the players for the World Cup,” he said.
- What next?
The Black Stars will be hoping to return to winning ways on Friday when they take on Gabon in their second Group C game.
We’ll no longer tolerate your empty, unwarranted attacks – TUC blasts Prof Adei
Bawumia donates GHc200,000 to support Madina fire victims
IMF to disburse US$360million third tranche to Ghana without creditors MoU
Truck owner share insights into train collision incident
Paramount chief of Bassare Traditional Area passes on
Two teachers in court over alleged illegal possession of BECE papers
Sunyani: Victim allegedly shot by traditional warriors appeals for justice
Mahama vows to scrap teacher licensure exams, review Free SHS policy
Government will replace burnt Madina shops with a new three-story, 120-store fac...
