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Ghana’s former Africa Cup of Nations winning striker Mohammed Polo believes the West Africans are unlikely to end their long wait for a trophy at the next continental meeting.
Four-time champion Ghana has suffered a series of mistakes and disappointments since it last ruled the continent in Libya in 1982.
Black Stars’ new coach CK Akonnor, whose first match at the helm of affairs ended in a 3-0 loss to Mali in a friendly last month, is tasked with leading the team to success at the next tournament in Cameroon. within two years. .
Speaking about the Black Stars’ chances for the 2021 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Mohammed Polo said there is no more firepower in the team to scare opponents.
“To be frank, Ghana is no longer respected on the continent. Mali, who scores us 3-0, justifies what I’m saying, “he said.
“A few years ago, other countries had great respect for our game, but as we speak it is no longer so because they can easily mark us.
“During our time, the countries of the continent, especially North Africans, had to cheat before they could score it. It is time that we start to organize ourselves well.
“I can emphasize that the North African countries currently rule the game on the continent.
“I think we are sleeping, a country that has been compared to Brazil. We had players that were compared to world class players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and others.
“We have to start organizing if we want to win a trophy, but for now I don’t think we can end the trophy drought anytime soon.”
However, after the disappointing loss to Mali, Akonnor and his payers bounced back with a 5-1 win over the Asian champions and 2022 World Cup host Qatar in a second friendly match.
The Black Stars return to action next week with double-headed games against Sudan in the 2022 Afcon playoffs.
Ghana’s last appearance in the continental top competition ended in great disappointment.
A round of 16 loss to Tunisia ensured that Ghana did not reach the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time since 2006.
