2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Don’t underrate any opponent – Didi Dramani cautions Black Stars

Former Asante Kotoko coach, Didi Dramani has cautioned the Black Stars not to underrate any opponent ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations [Afcon].

Ghana, a four-time African champion have been housed in Group C alongside Morocco, Gabon and Comoros.

Morocco is the second-best team on the African continent that has been in good form. Gabon missed out on the last edition of the tournament and have not made it to the semi-finals of the AFCON since their maiden appearance in 2009. Comoros on the other hand is making their first appearance in the tournament.

Having exited at the Round of 16 at the last edition hosted in Egypt in 2019 in Egypt, Didi Dramani says the game of football has developed hence the Black Stars must approach every game with a tough mindset.

“Gone are the days when the groupings come out we say this is the toughest or weakest group. There’s nothing like that in football now,” Didi Dramani, a former Black Stars scout told Joy FM.

“Everybody is enlightened and plans as well as beef up their preparation. You can see how the qualifiers went, there are no minors in the game.”

He noted the current crop of players have been active this season hence their inclusion can make a mark, adding that no team can be considered an underdog because a lot of the teams have scouted for players abroad.

“It’s all about going round and getting quality players, we are lucky many of our players are active and still playing active football,” the coach stressed.

The Black Stars will depart the shores of the country today to begin a 17 days preparation in Doha, Qatar, where the team will play three friendly games before flying to Yaounde for the 33rd edition of the Afcon.

Ghana is aiming to end it 40 years trophy drought next year.