Black Satellites Head Coach Desmond Ofei is optimistic that his team is ready and determined to achieve their targets for the upcoming 13th African Games Men's Football tournament which will be staged from March 8-23, 2024.

The National U-20 Head Coach made these remarks when attended the pre-match press conference on the eve of the African Games opening showdown against Congo at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Coach Ofei spoke alongside Team Captain, Asamoah Kuffour in the media session which was held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Media Centre of the Accra Sports Stadium.

"We go into every competition with the mindset to try to achieve the ultimate goal, which is to try to win the tournament. With our performance and if we advance further I am sure we will lift high the image of Ghana""We are taking it a game after the other and we are starting with Congo. We are fully prepared for the game against Congo."

"Every tournament is different but we are playing at home and expectations are high. We are ready to give our very best and let’s see how the tournament goes". 

"There’s no pressure. We are fully prepared and we really have a good squad and the boys are ready and hungry so we don’t feel any pressure".

"Our motivation is that we are the host country and that’s enough motivation for us. Secondly, we are Ghana, we are very hungry and ready to deliver. We just have to showcase our abilities and represent the country as best as we can", Desmond Ofei told the Media at today's press conference.

On his part, Team captain Asamoah Kuffour said that:

"There are many young players out there looking for this opportunity and we are grateful to be selected to represent Ghana in this competition."

"We are ready and we are prepared enough to win the trophy". 

Watch the press conference on our YouTube page below:

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