Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz believes Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire share several qualities that could make Thursday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier an entertaining contest.
The Portuguese coach praised the Elephants’ attacking qualities ahead of the Group C opener but was quick to point out that many of the characteristics he admires in Cote d’Ivoire are also present in the Ghanaian squad.
Queiroz highlighted the Ivorian players’ skill, power, creativity and willingness to attack, while expressing excitement about seeing both teams go head-to-head at the Stade de la Paix.
“If I emphasise three or four, five wonderful, positive things about the football of Ivory Coast, it looks like I'm going to talk also about the Ghana team too,” Queiroz said.
“Because the profile of football of Ivory Coast with skilful players, players with a lot of power, inspiration, dribble, creativity, players that they like to play attacking football and they like to enjoy it.
“All these references to Ivory Coast are exactly the same references that I can also make about Ghana players.”
With both sides boasting technically gifted players, Queiroz expects the match to produce an attractive contest and believes the supporters will ultimately benefit from the quality on display.
“That's why I'm excited to see what will happen tomorrow in the game because I'm sure the first winners of the game tomorrow will be the fans,” he added.
“The fans will enjoy a lot to see great players on the pitch.”
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