Stonebwoy Backs Ghana to Bounce Back After Defeat to Cape Verde at AFCON

• The Black Stars will face Egypt at AFCON on Friday
• Stonebwoy has urged Ghanaians to support the team
• Ghana lost their first game to Cape Verde in Abidjan

Multiple award-winning musician, Stonebwoy, has called on Ghanaians to not give up on the Black Stars despite their poor start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The four-time African champions suffered a 2-1 defeat in their opening Group B game against Cape Verde.

The Black Stars' hopes of progressing to the next stage will be tested by seven-time champions, Egypt, on Thursday in Abidjan.

A defeat could mean the end of the road for Ghana at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

However, Stonebwoy insists it is time for fans of the national team to rally behind the players against the Pharaohs.

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"We are at the Africa Cup, here is Ivory Coast and all spirits are behind the Ghana Black Stars, the African Black Stars continue to pave their way at this tournament," he told Happy FM.

"Unfortunately, we saw how it went in the first match but we cannot lose hope nor dampen our spirits because everybody is pushing. There are no more small teams in the world so let's pray and hope they give their best. More support, more vim. Go Ghana, go Black Stars," he added.

Ghana will battle Egypt on Thursday before facing Mozambique in their final Group B game, per BBC.

Stonebwoy entertains Black Stars players

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghanaian musician, Stonebwoy, spent time with players of the Black Stars with an energetic performance before the team's departure to Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations.

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The players and management team were given a special send-off party before leaving for Cote d'Ivoire for the Cup of Nations.

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.

Cape Verde beat Ghana in group opener

Sports Brief also reported that Garry Rodrigues scored late as Cape Verde surprised Ghana with an opening-day victory over the four-time African champions in their Group B opener.

The Blue Sharks got off to a bright start after Jamiro Monteiro gave them an early lead, but the Black Stars levelled after the break through Fenerbache defender, Alexander Djiku.

The result now sees Cape Verde on top of the group after Egypt shared the spoils with Mozambique in the group's other game.