Ghana captain Andre Ayew has rated the Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the World Cup.
Ayew, who plies his trade for Le Havre in the French Ligue 1 has been featured in both tournaments on several occasions.
He has been at the AFCON on seven occasions whiles making three World Cup appearances.
At a farewell dinner in Kumasi on Tuesday night, Ayew claimed competing in the Africa Cup of Nations is difficult than the World Cup.
“This tournament is even harder than the World Cup.” he said.
“We know that it is the hardest tournament, for me, in the world when it comes to fighting, determination, energy so the only way we can do this by being together and being united and for that Your Excellency, I can assure you that we are united and we want do it.” He said.
The Black Stars departed to Ivory Coast on Wednesday morning after wrapping up preparations in Kumasi.
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, January 13 through to February 11, 2024.
The Black Stars will open their account against Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024 before taking on Egypt and Mozambique on January 18 and 22 respectively in Group B.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Sylvester Ntim
