Much is expected of the Black Stars of Ghana |
Winners: 1963, 1965, 1978 & 1982
Runners-up: 1968, 1970, 1992 & 2010
Predicted Position: Runners-up
Key Players: Kwadwo Asamoah (Juventus), Emmanuel Agyemang Badu (Udinese), Christian Atsu (Porto), Asamoah Gyan (Al Ain), Anthony Annan (Osasuna)
A true continental giant, the Black Stars go into the tournament under immense pressure to deliver the Cup of Nations. Their last victory was in 1982, when a young Abedi Pele scored the winning penalty against Libya. Since the victory of 1982, a plethora of talented players have unsuccessfully failed to deliver the continent's most prestigious prize. Tony Yeboah, Charles Akonnor, Samuel Kuffour, Nii Odartey Lamptey, Michael Essien, Stephen Appiah, Sulley Muntari are just some of the distinguished players to have represented the Black Stars in their unsuccessful attempts to win the Nations Cup.
Striker Asamoah Gyan has missed crucial spot-kicks for Ghana |
James Akwesi Appiah is the current Black Stars coach |
Andre Ayew was dropped by Coach Appiah |
Tipped for greatness: New sensation Christian Atsu could set the tournament alight.. |