Black Satellites head coach, Desmond Ofei, has warned his players against complacency as they prepare for a decisive group-stage encounter against the Central African Republic (CAR) in the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Ghana will face CAR this afternoon at the Suez Canal Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 GMT.
“We need a good result to guarantee qualification. This is like a final for us, and we are treating it with the urgency it deserves.”
The Black Stars’ assistant coach acknowledged the threat posed by CAR, describing them as a “very enterprising team” with a consistent scoring record throughout the tournament.
“We can’t afford to be complacent against a hardworking side like CAR. They’ve shown they can hurt teams, so we must remain focused and composed,” he cautioned.
Despite the tough challenge ahead, Ofei expressed confidence in his squad’s readiness, noting that the technical team has crafted a strong game plan.
“Our team is prepared. We’ve worked on our plan, and now it’s about delivering on the pitch.”
Ghana currently sits second in Group C with four points and needs at least a draw to remain in contention for a place in the knockout stages.