Namibia head coach, Collin Benjamin, applaud his warriors performance against the gallant Black Stars of Ghana.
As part of the preparation to the African Cup of Nations tournament 2023, to be hosted by Ivory Coast, slated to kickstart on January 13, 2024. The Black Stars welcome the Brave Warriors of Namibia at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday January 8 2024 in a friendly game.
The match was an opportunity for both teams to access their readings to the upcoming AFCON.
Tactically discipline Namibia side stood firm in every department of the game against the stars to draw the game.
Speaking after the game, Benjamin praised his side for their resilience and containing the Black Stars.
“My team did a very good game. They did it as a collective, a lot of energy, a lot of enthusiasm, a lot of conviction and am just proud of the team. In the first half, I think we created really good chances that we could even go 2-0 in front.
“I think second half also the tempo Ghana took it even further but I think that we contained them and the two, three chances that we also had that makes me just proud to be the coach of this team,” he added.
Ghana is in Group B with Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique while Namibia is in Group E with Mali, Tunisia and South Africa.
The 34th edition of the AFCON kicks off from January 13 to February 11.