Stonebwoy Performs for Mohammed Kudus and Black Stars Teammates Ahead of AFCON: Video

• The Black Stars have left for Ivory Coast ahead of AFCON 2023
• The players were treated to a special send-off dinner in Kumasi
• Ghana will face Cape Verde in their Group C opener on Sunday

Top Ghanaian musician, Stonebwoy, thrilled players of the Black Stars with an energetic performance before the team's departure to Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations.

The players and management team of the senior national team were given a special send-off in Kumasi on Tuesday night after their final training.

The event, which was attended by the President of the country, Nana Akufo-Addo, saw the music star entertain the team as part of activities to boost their morale for the competition.

In a video shared on social media, Stonebwoy is seen performing for Mohammed Kudus with midfielder Majeed Ashimeru also joining by singing word-for-word.

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Stonebwoy, known in real life as Livingstone Satekla, shares a special relationship with the West Ham star since his days with Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam.

The Black Stars have been charged to end Ghana's 42-year wait for the Africa Cup of Nations by winning the 2023 edition in Ivory Coast.

Ghana arrived in Abidjan on Wednesday and have already started preparations ahead of their opener against Cape Verde on Sunday.

The four-time Africa champions are in Group B alongside Egypt and Mozambique, as reported by Sky Sports.

Kudus joins Black Stars training

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Mohammed Kudus joined the Black Stars for training before their departure to Ivory Coast for the Nations Cup.

The 23-year-old's AFCON preparations was delayed due to a knock he suffered during the game between West Ham and Arsenal last month.

There were fears he might not be available for the Black Stars' opener against Cape Verde on Sunday due to the injury.

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Ofori displays rich culture in Abidjan

Sports Brief also reported that South Africa-based Ghanaian goalkeeper, Richard Ofori dazzled as Ghana arrived in Abidjan for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ofori and his Black Stars teammates touched down in colourful style as the players wore their beautifully woven Kente clothes.

While coming out of the Airport terminal, local cultural dancers met the players in a welcoming gesture.