Ahead of Ghana’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa on Thursday night, Black Stars Captain Andre Ayew says the players are ready to take responsibility of making the country proud.

The West African giants touched down in Cape Coast on Tuesday afternoon after fraternizing with fans in Mankessim and Winneba.

Speaking to the media ahead of the game, the deputy captain of Swansea City thanked the fans for their unflinching support and vowed to repay them with a win against South Africa.

“There is always a responsibility on us to make sure we make our country proud. We accept this responsibility. We won’t always get it right but we are determined to be up there again.

“We appreciate the support Ghanaians have always offered us. It was wonderful yesterday in Winneba, Mankessim and here in Cape Coast. We are also determined to make every Ghanaian happy”

Ghana will travel to face Sao Tome and Principe on Monday in their second group game.