Stonebwoy Predicts Ghana's Black Stars To Win The 2023 AFCON Title
- Stonebwoy has expressed confidence in Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars, urging them to secure victory in the upcoming 2023 AFCON
- The reggae and dancehall artists was speaking at a farewell dinner held in Kumasi, the capital town of the Ashanti region
- The Black Stars, currently in Ivory Coast, are preparing for Group B fixtures against Cape Verde, Egypt, and Mozambique
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Renowned Reggae and Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has expressed unwavering confidence in the Ghanaian national football team, the Black Stars, despite their recent struggles.
He urged them to secure victory in the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Stonebwoy spoke to the team at their farewell dinner in Kumasi before they left and arrived in Abidjan in grand style. Stonebwoy entertained them with captivating renditions of his songs.
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The dinner was attended by President Nana Akufo-Addo and Afua Asantewaa Aduonum, the lady who attempted the longest singing marathon in December.
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Stonebwoy inspired the players to end Ghana's 42-year AFCON trophy drought.
Ghana's last AFCON triumph dates back to 1982, and Stonebwoy, acknowledging the tournament's challenges, firmly believed in the team's ability to emerge victorious.
"They should go and do us good and possibly win the African Cup for us in this tournament."
Fans excited over Nigeria's Super Eagles and Ghana's Black Stars' outfits
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 competition is a few days away. The players from Nigeria and Ghana arrived at the host nation, Cote d'Ivoire, in colourful attires.
Nigeria's Super Eagles team wore white kaftan with green designs. Their lovely outfits were complemented with a cap.
On the other hand, Ghana's Black Stars wore their traditional kente material, which they wrapped around their shoulders on a white shirt. As the photos started circulating online, several football enthusiasts commented on what the players and coaching crew wore. While some people loved the outfits, others had contrary opinions.
The biennial competition, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), was initially slated for 2023 but moved to 2024. The games will commence on Saturday, January 13, and close on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
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