It is 12 days to the first leg match of Ghana –
Nigeria confrontation in the qualifying series for the eighth edition of the
African Nations Championship.
The Ghanaian team tagged Black Galaxies received a
boost from football legend, Abedi Pele who has thrown his support behind the
team.
According to Ghana Guardian, the three-time African
Footballer of the Year spent time with the team during a friendly exercise at
the Ghanaian Soccer Centre of Excellence, where he praised their progress and
potential.
The Black Galaxies showcased their readiness with two
impressive friendly victories, defeating Abedi Pele’s Nania FC 1-0 and Northern
City 5-0 at the GFA Technical Centre Tuesday last week.
After the matches, the legendary midfielder lauded the
team’s strength and technical prowess.
“It has been a pleasure for me to have this honour to
play against you people today,” Abedi Pele said.
“What I have discovered is you have a strong team,
strong physically, technically wonderful. For me, the future of Ghana football
is in the making.”
Abedi Pele encouraged the players to embody the
determination and unity that comes with representing Ghana on the international
stage.
“When you are born in this country and you are playing
for the national team, the bond, the hunger to succeed, the courage, and the
determination are paramount.
What I’m seeing now is not just physical strength but
also tactical organization.”
The Black Galaxies, under the guidance of coach Mas Ud
Dramani, are gearing up for the high-stakes two-legged tie against their fierce
rivals Nigeria.
The winner of the tie will secure a place at the 2024
CHAN tournament, set to be hosted across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
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