President of the Ghana Football Association Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku has charged the Black Queens to stay together and win back their pride ahead of the reversed African Cup of Nations qualifier against the Super Falcons of Nigeria on Sunday.
Ghana are hoping to overturned a 2-0 deficit in order to secure qualifications to the final of qualifiers.
The GFA President on Saturday, during a visit to the team reiterated the FA believe with the team and charged them to go all out for the win.
The president was accompanied by the Black Queens Management Committee Chairperson, Habiba Attah Forson, Management committee Chairman of the U-15 (boys) Daniel Darko Boateng.
In addressing the playing body and technical staff, President Simeon-Okraku assured the team of total support ahead of the pending encounter.
“Before you left, I was here with you and today am back again most importantly to show support. I will repeat what I said to you before you left Ghana. The FA believes in this squad, we believe in your quality, ability and your talent. We believe given the right level of support from our good selves, the technical team and Ghanaians, this team will develop.
‘’Like I said the last time I am grateful to all of you for the sacrifices you have made and continue to make for Ghana. We went into a game unfortunately we lost that game but we have not lost the battle. We have an opportunity to fight and win back our pride and I believe we will do it.
‘’You had the chance to see Nigeria at the Aisha Buhari Tournament and also to play them in your last game so all of you are clear in your minds the kind of opposition you are going to face but I believe we are very much prepared for the second leg encounter.
‘’Let us all go into the game tomorrow full of confidence and importantly add to our strength. Let’s stay together on the pitch and support each when we have challenges’’ President Simeon-Okraku added.