Former Ghana international Kwasi Owusu has warned the Black Stars against complacency ahead of their crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa.
He believes coach Kwesi Appiah and his charges have the potential to turn things around against the Walias in Afcon qualifiers but must be wary of them.
Ghana are third in Group F with three points, four points behind leaders Kenya after two games. The male national team must win their remaining two games to stand a chance of qualifying to the tournament for the eighth consecutive time since 2006.
"This is a game that can prove that Ghana still have quality in their squad or not so a lot is at stake," the former Ghana skipper told Goal.
"Since Sierra Leone are not part of the qualifiers anymore due to the ban from Fifa, the Black Stars must avoid complacency because even a draw in Addis Ababa will end our dreams of making the Afcon finals. The players should not think that they can easily win or repeat the 5-0 defeat they recorded against Ethiopia in the first leg in front of their home fans.
"There are several players in Ghana team who are yet to taste a top competition so this is a golden opportunity for them to help and secure qualification. They should play wholeheartedly to save their future. I remember at a point in my career, I had to motivate myself in many games because I wanted to achieve something for myself so that I will be remembered after retirement."
"I scored many incredible goals in crucial games and a lot of young footballers who know of my goalscoring prowess in the past visit me for advice," he added.
Until 2013, Owusu, who captained Ghana at the 1970 Afcon held in Sudan, was the country's all-time top scorer with 36 goals before Asamoah Gyan equalled the feat. The Kayserispor striker has since extended his tally to 51 goals.