Deputy Sports Minister Evans Opoku Bobie has issued a rallying cry, emphasizing that Ghana simply cannot afford an early exit from the tournament.
With the looming clash against Egypt on the horizon, scheduled for Thursday night at the prestigious Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, the stakes have never been higher for the Black Stars.
Bobie asserts that the team must rise above adversity, summoning every ounce of resilience and determination to secure a positive result against Egypt.
Cape Verde’s 2-1 victory over Ghana has intensified the pressure, turning the upcoming encounter with Egypt into a must-win situation for the Black Stars.
“We cannot afford to drop out of the group stage of this tournament. No, we cannot,” he said.
“They should know that there are 11 players representing the country. And they should also know that football is the passion of Ghana. They should know that they holding the hearts of the people of Ghana and should put in their individual effort.
“I believe that the technical team has a strategy for every match even though we are all aware that Egypt is a tough side when it comes to the AFCON. So let us hope and pray that the strategy works for us to get the maximum points and hope to qualify for the next stage,”
