The captain of Nations FC and a leading figure in Ghana’s CHAN squad, Razak Simpson has expressed confidence ahead of the Black Galaxies’ international friendly against South Africa.
The defender believes the fixture offers an important platform for the team to test their readiness against strong opposition.
With preparations intensifying, the squad is eager to translate training work into a solid on-field display.
The skipper stressed that the players are fully focused and motivated going into the encounter. “
We are approaching the game against Bafana Bafana with full seriousness and confidence in our abilities. My teammates have shown great eagerness and readiness for the challenge,” Simpson said.
Bafana Bafana will host the Black Galaxies on Tuesday at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto, with kick-off scheduled for 2:00 pm Ghana time.
The match forms part of South Africa’s preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, where they have been drawn alongside Egypt, Angola and Zimbabwe.
For Ghana, the friendly is a crucial step in the build-up to the CHAN qualifiers, allowing the technical team to assess combinations and fine-tune tactics.