Ghana 2021 AFCON squad: I believe in this group of players – Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac confident in title chances

Ghana coach, Milovan Rajevac has insisted he has absolute confidence in his current players ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations [Afcon].

The 63-year-old Serbian trainer on Tuesday named his 30-man provisional squad for the tournament.

With Ghana aiming to win the 33rd edition of the Afcon in Cameroon next year, Rajevac speaking to the press on Tuesday said he prepare the team to fight to win the win ultimate.

“I strongly believe this group of players are ready to fight for the country, they are ready to step up and make the country and themselves proud,” Rajevac said.

“All of us are aware of the challenge and we are going to do our best to achieve this goal to win the title,” he added.

Ghana last won the Afcon trophy in 1982 in Libya. The West African country have, however, come close of ending the trophy drought in 1992, 2010 and 2015.

The Black Stars have officially opened camp today in Doha and will have a 17-day training camp in preparation for the Cup of Nations which kicks off on Sunday, January 09, 2022.

The team will play three friendly games before jetting off to Yaounde for the tournament.

The Ghana Football Association has already concluded talks with Algeria while engagements are ongoing for two additional matches.

Ghana are housed in Group C alongside Morocco, Gabon and Comoros.