South African football editor Richard Ofrij, as the Ghana goalkeeper, arrived in Abidjan at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in a stunning manner. The players showcased their cultural heritage by wearing beautiful traditional Kente costumes. Upon arrival, they were greeted by local cultural dancers, and in a viral session, Ofrey demonstrated his skills in the Adowa, a traditional dance of the Ashanti region of Ghana. The experienced goalkeeper missed the last Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 World Cup, but he returned to the national team for the first time since 2019 for a major competition.
Ofrey will compete with Helenbian's Jojo Wollacot and St Gallen's Lawrence Ati-Zigi for the starting goalkeeper spot. The Black Star will take a seat in Group B in Abidjan against Cape Verde, Egypt and Mozambique. Ghana is a four-time African champion who has not won the title since 1982. They have lost two of their last three finals, both against hosts Ivory Coast.
The team departed from Ghana after completing a two-week training camp in Kumasi. With the arrival of West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus, the squad is now in full swing. Kudus' Africa Cup of Nations preparations have been delayed by an injury sustained in the match against Arsenal. However, due to this injury, he may not be available for Sunday's opening match against Cape Verde. Ghana are determined to put on a strong performance in the tournament and end their long wait for the title. With key players such as Ofrey and Kudus, they will work hard to overcome the challenges and make a breakthrough at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.