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Nyantakyi assesses Ghana's group

16 years ago
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President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi remains of confident in Ghana’s chances of winning the African Cup of Nations after Friday’s draw in Accra.

Ghana, are placed in Group A which has Morocco, as the only former winner of the competition, Guinea and Namibia.

The Black Stars would kick off the tournament on January 20 in Accra at the Ohene Djan Stadium against Guinea.

Looking at the Group pairings after the draw, Kwesi Nyantakyi, President said Ghana, hosts of the 26th edition of the African Nations Cup have a good chance of winning the tournament as he assessed the Black Stars’ group opponents though recognising a tough challenge at the group stage.

“No team is weak though in the group, but we have played Morocco and will play Guinea next month.

“The only problem is Namibia, who we don’t know anything about but we won’t underrate any team.”

On his part, John Williams, President of the Namibia Football Association said his team will be relying on their underdog’s status to move higher in the group, which has the Flames as the lowest in terms of pedigree.

“It is always good to be underdogs as there will be pressure on especially Ghana (hosts), Morocco and Guinea. We have already played Morocco and I think we still have a chance.

“We are not here to add to the numbers but to make an impact,” declared Williams whose Flames “burnt out” the Simbas of DR Congo for Group Ten Slot.