2024 CHAN Qualifier: Black Galaxies coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani confident ahead of Nigeria clash

Black Galaxies Head Coach Mas Ud Didi Dramani is confident his side will be at their best when they take on Nigeria in the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN) qualifiers.

The Ghanaians will take on their Nigerian counterpart for the second successive year in the playoff round for a place in the competition which has been rescheduled for next year.

The team switched their training base from the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence and the University of Ghana to the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday December 18, 2024.

The stakes are high for the two powerful West African nations as they meet over a two-legged affair for a place at the 2025 CHAN tournament to be staged in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

Ahead of the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday December 22, Coach Mas Ud Didi Dramani is buoyant about his team's chances.

"We are playing against one of the best countries in terms of football in Africa and Ghana is equally a very quality side when it comes to African football. The chances are very bright and that is what we are doing," he said

"We are working on trying to put together a team, building the process and being able to have the cohesion and the fluidity of the way we want to play. When we bring in the effort and the energy and our adaption in terms of our tactical element we should be able to sail through.

He affirmed his side is physically, technically and tactically well oriented ahead of the Nigeria clash.

“We are physically, technically and tactically well oriented. Once the days come by, we still continue to refine and to do small adjustment and give the alternatives in the game,"

“I’m very positive that come Sunday, we should be fully ready. As for preparation, we are okay, we are already there but we have to be ready for the game."

The Black Galaxies beat Togo in an international friendly last week as part of preparations for the must-win game against the Nigerians.

The CHAN tournament is set to be staged in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in 2025.

Ghana is facing Nigeria for the second time running, having edge them out penalties two years ago to secure a spot in the last edition.

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