President Akufo-Addo has urged the Black Stars to end the 40 trophyless years Ghana has experienced since it won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1982.
In a goodwill message to the senior national soccer team ahead of its first game, the President said although a lot is expected from them, he is optimistic the Black Stars will give their utmost best and make Ghana proud with a fifth trophy.
He wished the Milovan Rajevac-led team good luck as they come up against Morocco today at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Cameroon. It is the third game for the day.
“I send best wishes from all Ghanaians to you, the playing, technical and management team of the senior national soccer side, the Black Stars. We are all happy that finally, the AFCON 2021 tournament, which was postponed last year, is now going to be held. The coronavirus pandemic notwithstanding.
Like every other edition of AFCON, the Ghanaian people demand nothing short of ultimate glory from the stars. The pressure to succeed is understandably high because of our status as four-time winners and also because it has been forty long years since we last lifted the trophy.