In ten days, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will begin, and Kurt Okraku, the president of the Ghana Football Association, is unwavering in his belief that the Black Stars can win.

Since 1982, Ghana has not won the AFCON in 42 years, and the team’s recent results have not given Ghanaians much hope that they will finally capture the elusive fifth championship.

In neighboring Ivory Coast, Kurt Okraku, though, thinks the Black Stars can write a fantastic tale.

“Ivory Coast is possible. We have seen top performing teams fail at big tournaments,” Kurt said.

“We have seen less experienced, unfancied sides win big tournaments, so it is possible.

“Again, whether in good times or in bad times, all of us here in our dear country called Ghana have only one senior men’s national team, it is the Black Stars and we are the Black Stars and we are Ghana.”

The tournament, which is set to take place in Cote d’Ivoire from Saturday, January 13, to Sunday, February 11, 2024, features Ghana playing against Cape Verde, record holders Egypt, and Mozambique in Group B.