Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged the Black Stars to clinch the 2017 African Cup of Nations crown – to end an astonishing 35-year wait for the coveted trophy.
The West Africans are desperate to go a step further after finishing second in the last edition in 2015.
The four-time African champions must negotiate a difficult group D comprising old foes Uganda, Mali and Egypt.
Pressure is building in the air for the Ghanaians to end a long wait for an African title having won the title last in 1982.
Best wishes to the players, technical & management team of the Black Stars. Time to end our 34 year wait for the AFCON trophy. Go for gold!— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) January 13, 2017
The Black Stars are expected to travel to Libreville on Saturday after bad weather delayed their trip from their camping base in Dubai.
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