Black Queens midfielder, Freda Ayisi is looking ahead to representing Ghana at the Olympics saying it presents a big opportunity to put Ghana football on the map.
Speaking to the media ahead of the Olympic Games third round 2nd leg qualifier against Zambia on Wednesday, Freda said it will be amazing for the team make it to the Paris.
“It will be amazing for the team to go for the Olympics because it’s a big opportunity to show the world that Ghana can play football and also put us on the map again” the Charlton Athletic midfielder said.
”I feel that the team is good, the team is doing well, it wasn’t complacency that made us lose in Accra. We are focused, sometimes football can go either way and that’s what happened in the 1st leg” she added.
Queried on how she has been adapting to the teams’ style of play, the England based player admitted training hard is the best way up.
“I’m adapting and I feel like am doing well especially in training and that is the best way to adapt, just train and work hard with the girls and hope I will be on the same level and we can play football together permanently”.
The Zambia vs Ghana qualifier is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28,2024 at the Levy Nwanawasa Sports Stadium in Ndola.