Head coach of Dreams FC Karim Zito has called on Black Stars players to show commitment and sacrifice for the nation ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
Ghana are in search of their fifth AFCON title having last won in 1982. The Black Stars are paired in Group B against Egypt, Mozambique and Cape Verde.
In an interview, the experienced Ghanaian trainer entreated Black Stars players to sacrifice and repay the country.
“Our players have been performing at club level but struggle with the national team. I will urge the players to sacrifice for themselves for the nations. As footballer, once in your life you will need Ghana to excel. The country gave them platform to attain greater heights of their career. So, I think it’s about time players show commitment and sacrifice for the country. The player has to repay the country so we can stand tall among other African countries”
“They ought to work as hard as they do for their various clubs. If one watches the performance, they exhibit at club level and comparing it to the one they show in the Black Stars, you might think they are here on holidays” he added.
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, January 13 through to February 11, 2024.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Sylvester Ntim
