Former Ghana midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu says he is hoping the Black Stars have an injury competition for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The four-time African champions have booked their place in the AFCON tournament slated to be hosted in Ivory Coast next year following a 2-1 win against Central African Republic in the final Group E games of the qualifiers staged at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Ghana is aiming to end its 41-year AFCON trophy drought, and according to Badu, the crucial factor in achieving this extraordinary goal is the condition and health of the players.
"We are now building a team, and when you miss certain players at certain stages, it affects the cohesion," he told Accra-based Radio Gold.
"You will only rely on individual brilliance, as seen during the qualifiers, where we were not playing exceptionally well, but we were scoring thanks to individual brilliance," he added.
Notably, Ghana played the majority of the qualifiers with a number of injury issues, with Tariq Lamptey, Mohammed Salisu and Daniel Kofi Kyereh all spending long spells on the sidelines due to injuries.
Majeed Ashimeru, Gideon Mensah, Baba Rahman, Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo and Alidu Seidu have all had their share of injuries at a point in time highlighting a huge medical concern in the team as they prepare for the prestigious competition to be held in Ivory Coast next year.
He believed that with the abundant quality within the team and strong support, the Black Stars could make a significant impact in Ivory Coast during the upcoming AFCON tournament.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars have been housed in Pot 2 ahead of the draw that has been scheduled for October 12.