Botswana utility player Mogogi Gabonamong says the country will not just be making up the numbers at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
Botswana have improved steadily in the past few years, culminating in the country qualifying for their major tournament – the Afcon, hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
Gabonamong and his team-mates will take on Ghana at the Stade de Franceville in Gabon on Tuesday evening and, despite vast differences between the two countries, Gabonamong is confident of a result.
Botswana are ranked 94th in the world, while Ghana occupy 26th spot and on paper, the Black Stars are favourites, but that does not bother the Zebras midfielder in any way.
“Ghana will be a test of character, because they are strong side. Take nothing from them, they are one of the favourites, but it stands us in good stead to be regarded as the underdogs,” ‘Gino’ told KickOff.com.
“It is a first time experience for all of us and we are focused on doing well … we don’t have big names, but we work as a team,” Gabonamong cautioned.