Abedi Pele Inspires Black Galaxies Ahead of Crucial Qualifier Against Niger: Video
- Former Black Stars captain Abedi Pele has met players of the Black Galaxies ahead of their game against Nigeria
- The Black Galaxies will engage their West African rivals for a place at next year's African Nations Championship
- The home-based national team defeated Nania FC 1-0 in a preparatory game ahead of the two-legged game
Abedi Pele met Ghana's Black Galaxies as they prepared for the CHAN qualifier against Nigeria.
The home-based national team will face their West African rivals in December in a two-legged game for a place at next year's Africa Nations Championship.
The Black Galaxies engaged Nania FC, a club owned by the legendary footballer in a friendly as part of preparations for the Nigeria games.
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The home-based team defeated Nania FC 1-0 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence on Thursday.
After the game, Abedi Pele shared some inspiring words with the team, charging them to go all out against the Super Eagles.
"It's been a pleasure for me to play this team today. What I have discovered is you have a good team, strong physical, wonderful technically," he told the players as sighted on social media.
"So, for me, the future of Ghana football is in the making. The reason is that when you are born in this country and you are playing for the national team, your bond, your hunger to succeed, your courage, and your determination are paramount.
"You try to do your possible best for your nation. I saw it, not only physically strong but tactically strong, and I will make sure I will be with you at the Accra Sports Stadium to be your best support."
Black Galaxies could be Ghana's flagbearers
After a turbulent run in the Africa Cup of Nations, there will be a lot of attention on the Black Galaxies ahead of their qualifiers against Nigeria.
Ghanaian journalist Harun Ibrahim insists the Black Galaxies could save the face of Ghana football.
"This is an opportunity for the home-based players to gain the needed attention of Ghanaians especially with the local league suffering from low patronage. The players can show their qualities and also get the attention of coach Otto Addo. Ghanaians do not trust their foreign-based stars anymore after that disastrous run in the AFCON qualifiers, so they will be watching to see who is fit to play for the main Black Stars, and that visit from the legend is definitely morale-boosting," he told YEN.com.gh.
Ghana's senior players preach peace as elections approach
Ghana takes to the polls on Saturday, December 7, 2024, and as YEN.com.gh reported the Black Stars players have advocated for peace.
Kudus was among the prominent players to appear in the video posted on social media.
Source: YEN.com.gh
