The assistant coach of the Black Queens Mercy Tagoe has warned no Black Queens player is guaranteed a starting place in the team ahead of Saturday’s Africa Women Cup of Nations opener against Algeria.

According to the former FIFA referee the technical handlers of the team will not base on past form for their team selections and that only hardworking and deserving players get the chance to play.

“There are no automatic places for any member of the team.

“We are preparing a team that we believe is capable of winning the tournament and we will not dwell on past glory. What we see in training is what will inform our decision for the first team.

“Every player is fighting for their position, whether you play in Ghana or outside the country.” Tagoe told Cafonline.com.

Ghana have been drawn in Group A with Algeria, Mali and Cameroon whiles in Group B, the most successful country and cup holders Nigeria will do battle against South Africa, Equatorial Guinea and Zambia.

By Abdul Wadudu Osman