Former Black Stars Goalkeeper Believes Ghana Will Win the Next Africa Cup of Nations

• Ex-Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingston has tipped his country to win AFCON
• The Black Stars return to action in the tournament qualifiers later this month
• Ghana will take on Angola in a double-header during the international break

Richard Kingson is confident the current Black Stars team will end Ghana's 42-year wait for an Africa Cup of Nations title at the tournament in Ivory Coast next year.

The west Africans last won the continental championship in 1982 but have come close three times.

The Black Stars lost in the final to Ivory Coast in 1992 and 2015 on penalties, and in 2010 to Egypt via a late goal from Mohamed Gedo.

Kingson, who was a member of the team that lost in 2010, believes the AFCON drought will end at the 2023 tournament.

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“I will tell Ghanaians to exercise patience and support the team. Yes, everyone has his choice of players but we must all support those the coaches will select,” he told Akoma FM, as quoted by Footballghana.

Kingson said while it will take work to achieve, he has faith Ghana will win the AFCON crown.

“I am a man of faith and I know we are going to qualify for the next AFCON and [I am] also looking forward [to] Ghana [winning] the trophy. For the qualification, I know we will secure it but I'm also thinking about winning AFCON and bringing the cup home," he added.

The Black Stars will face Angola later this month as the qualifiers for AFCON 2023 begin.

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Sports Brief previously reported on seasoned manager, Chris Hughton being appointed head coach of the Ghana national team.

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The former Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United boss will be assisted by George Boateng and Mas Ud Didi Dramani.

All three technical men worked with Otto Addo during the World Cup in Qatar, with Hughton serving as technical advisor.

John Paintsil gives GFA advice

Sports Brief also reported on John Paintsil suggesting the inclusion of ex-Black Stars coach, Kwesi Appiah to the technical team of Ghana's national side.

English manager, Hughton replaced Addo as the country's head football coach after the ex-Dortmund player resigned at the end of the 2022 World Cup.

Paintsil, who played at two World Cups with the Black Stars, believes Hughton needs someone who understands Ghanaian football culture if he is to succeed.