2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Yusif Chibsah expects Black Stars to win remaining two games against Madagascar and CAR

Published on: 16 May 2023

Former Ghana international, Yusif Chibsah says he expects the Black Stars to record wins in their final two games in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers.

Having recorded a win and a draw against Angola in the matchday three and four games last month, the team need a win or draw in their next game to book a place in the tournament that will be hosted in Ivory Coast next year.

The West African country who are chasing their fifth continental title will be hosted by Madagascar on June 18 before hosting the Central African Republic on September 4 in the final round of games.

The former Asante Kotoko midfielder speaking to Citi Sports said he expects a win in the two games.

“We expect a win from the two games, that is the expectation of most Ghanaians, but some of us we look beyond the win," he said.

He also implored the head coach of the team, Chris Hughton to build a team around young players that can be relied on for years.

“We just want to see a formidable team, a team that we can rely on for years, not just winning. It is actually important to win games, that is what Ghanaians expect from the coach.

“We want to see Chris Hughton building us a formidable team, which we can rely on for years, two, three years.

“Majority of the current squad are young players, about 70-80 per cent are young, talking about the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Osman Bukari, and co.

“Let’s build the team around these players and let’s lay a foundation that can see them play together for the next three or four years," he added.

Chris Hughton will be hoping to guide the four-time Afcon Champion to the next edition of the AFCON in January next year.

Ghana sits at the summit of Group E with 8 points.

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