Ludogorets striker Bernard Tekpetey has urged Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
The Black Stars will be competing for the title in neighbouring country, Ivory Coast this month as the search for a fifth AFCON title continues.
Ghana are drawn in Group B, where they will face record-winners Egypt, Mozambique, and Cape Verde in the group phase.
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, January 13 through to February 11, 2024.
Despite showcasing good form with 11 goals and seven assists for Ludogorets this season, Tekpetey did not make the cut after initially being part of the 55-man squad.
Speaking to Asempa FM monitored by Footballghana.com, Tekpetey entreated Ghanaians to support the team in prayers as they seek to end the trophy drought.
“I will urge Ghanaians to come over and offer their support and prayers to the team to see if God will grant us the trophy because it’s been years since we won it. I believe we can do something with the support of Ghanaians” he said.
The Black Stars will engage Namibia in a pre-AFCON friendly at the Baba Yara Stadium on Monday night.
Ghana have a history of success in the AFCON, having won the title four times, most recently in 1982. However, they have experienced defeat in three finals since then, including losses to Ivory Coast in 1992 on penalties and Egypt in 2010, as well as a repeat defeat to Ivory Coast in 2015.
