CAF U-23 AFCON: We will add quality to the squad before the tournament, says Black Meteors coach Ibrahim Tanko

Ibrahim Tanko has hinted that the Black Meteors squad will be improved before the start of the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament scheduled to be hosted in Morocco.

Ghana have secured qualification for the tournament after beating Algeria in 2-1 aggregate.

Players like Mohammed Kudus and Kamaldeen Sulemana are still eligible for the tournament but Tanko has ruled out Kudus.

"I think Kudus cannot play in U-23 AFCON but we are looking at inviting good and quality players to come and help us," he said after the game.

“If only it's a FIFA date. I think it's the end of the season so we will have more of them."

The Black Meteors sealed their qualification after beating Algeria 1-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Tuesday afternoon after a 1-1 draw in Annaba in the first leg in Algeria.

Ghana started the game on the front foot, piling pressure on the opponent, and scored in the 12th minute through impressive team play.

Winger Ernest Nuamah did great work on the left flank before lifting a lobbed cross into the far post. With the goal gaping, talented youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku scored with a powerful header that beat the Algeria goalkeeper and rushing defenders.