2018 AWCON: Coach Bashir Hayford unperturbed by 'group of death draw'

Published on: 22 October 2018

Black Queens head coach Bashir Hayford says he is not daunted having been drawn in the ‘Group of Death’ at the 2018 Africa Women’s Nations Cup.

Ghana will come up against Algeria, Mali, and Cameroon in Group A of the finals which kicks-off on November 17 in Accra.

Ghana,  who are eager to win the tournament for the first time, have their work cut out as they would have to get past Cameroon (last edition’s finalist) and emerging forces in Mali and Algeria.

But coach Bashir Hayford who witnessed the draw on Sunday is confident his side will be ready for the test ahead.

“If you’ve not visited someone’s farm, you’d think your crops are the best,” he said moments after the draw.

“Let the time come and we will face them squarely."

“I am not bothered at all.”

The female national team will open their campaign against Algeria in November 17 before facing Mali and Cameroon in the subsequent group games.

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