Michael Essien
Former
Black Stars midfielder Michael Essien insists Ghana will need “a bit of
luck” and hungry players to be able to win the African Cup of Nations
(AFCON) trophy in Egypt in June.
The Black Stars have come close to winning the
title twice in the last decade but lost agonisingly to Egypt in 2010 and to
Ivory Coast in 2015.
Ahead of the AFCON in June, Essien believes with
a group of hungry players, good management and luck, the country can end its
37-year wait for a major trophy.
“We need good hungry players, good management
and a bit of luck to win titles in football and I have no doubt the team will
be doing everything to win it,” the former Chelsea star told goal.com.
“It won’t be easy because there are so many
strong teams in Africa who will be looking to win it, so it’s going to be a big
battle. I am sure the guys will be ready
and we will find out in due course,” he indicated.
Ghana have been seeded in Pot 1 of the draw to
be held on Friday in Cairo.