Ghana coach Desmond Ofei has lauded the growing confidence within his squad as they prepare to face the Central African Republic in their final Group C match at the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
The Black Satellites will lock horns with CAR on Thursday at the Suez Canal Stadium in a decisive fixture scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
Speaking after the team’s first training session in Ismailia ahead of the clash, Ofei commended his players for their positive mindset and high energy levels during preparations.
“The attitude today was spot on. The boys understand what’s at stake, and the tempo at training reflected that,” Ofei said.
“We’re building toward Thursday with confidence,” he added.
Ghana heads into the match with renewed momentum, having bounced back from a 1-1 draw with DR Congo to secure a gritty 1-0 victory over reigning champions Senegal.
A win against CAR would significantly boost the Black Satellites’ chances of advancing to the knockout stage. Reaching the semi-finals would also guarantee qualification for this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.