Ghana Football Association presjin88bjin88bet.oneet.oneident and CAF 2nd Vice President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has visited the Black Princesses in Poland before their opening match against Ecuador, backing the jin88bet.oneteam to reach the knockout stage ojin88bet.onejin88bet.onjin88bet.oneef the competition for the first time.
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“A few of you were here but didn’t make the squad and had to leave. This is that moment that you have to make them proud. This is that moment that you have to make them feel happy.”
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