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U-20 AFCON: Desmond Ofei cautions Black Satellites against complacency ahead of CAR encounter
Black Satellites head coach, Desmond Ofei, has cautioned his side against complacency ahead of their final group game against Central African Republic (CAR) in the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Ghana will clash with CAF this afternoon at the Suez Canal Stadium with kick-off scheduled at 15:00 GMT.
Speaking ahead of the game, Ofei said, “We need a good result to guarantee qualification. This is like a final for us, and we are treating it with the urgency it deserves.”
The Black Stars’ assistant coach also praised CAR as a “very enterprising team” that has demonstrated its attacking threat by scoring in every group game so far.
“We can’t afford to be complacent against a hardworking side like CAR. They’ve shown they can hurt teams, so we must remain focused and composed,” he cautioned.
Ofei expressed confidence in his team’s preparation, stating that the technical team has developed a solid strategy for the clash.
“Our team is prepared. We’ve worked on our plan, and now it’s about delivering on the pitch.”
The Black Satellites are currently second in Group C with four points and will need at least a draw to stay in contention for a place in the knockout stages.
Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet
