"We will win. There will be our chances. We’ve been to finals three times, and I think our chance will be maybe this time or in the next four years we will be there," he told Vision 1 FM, as quoted by Ghana Soccernet.

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The three-time African Player of the Year was also part of the team that reached the final in Ivory Coast in 1992 but missed the game against the host through suspension.

The Black Stars have been drawn in Group B of the 2023 AFCON alongside seven-time champions Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique, as reported by My Joy Online.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah is hopeful Ghana can end their AFCON trophy drought at the tournament in Ivory Coast next year.

The four-time African champions last won the competition in 1982 but have reached the finals thrice in the last three decades.

The AFCON trophy is in Ghana as part of the nationwide tour to build interest in the competition, with less than two months before it commences.

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Sports Brief also reported that former Germany international Gerald Asamoah urges Ghanaians to be patient with Black Stars coach Chris Hughton.

The former Brighton and Hove Albion manager has come under immense pressure following Ghana's loss to Comoros in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Before the loss in Moroni, the team lost to Mexico and the United States in international friendlies in October.

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Lukman Mumuni

Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.