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In all the four Africa Cup of Nations titles Ghana has won, the team had four or more exceptional players who rose to the occasion.<\/p>\n
During Ghana\u2019s last AFCON triumph in 1982, John Essien, George Alhassan, Opoku Nti, Opoku Afriyie, and Joe Carr were the players who stood out and won the trophy for Ghana.<\/p>\n
Generally, it takes a team effort to win a tournament but sometimes, some teams have their way through a few exceptional individual players.<\/p>\n
Exceptional players usually pop up when the teams need them the most and swing the pendulum in favor of the sides.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Black Stars\u00a0may not have George Alhassan and the likes again, but the 27-man squad named for the 2023 AFCON has some talent who could rewrite history and help Ghana end the 42-year trophy drought.<\/p>\n
Here are five players that could win the tournament for Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\nMohammed Kudus<\/strong><\/p>\nMohammed Kudus\u00a0is the most in-form player in the squad. He is currently the talisman of the\u00a0Black Stars\u00a0and would be counted to pull the strings for Ghana.<\/p>\n
If he can live up to the billing, the\u00a0Black Stars\u00a0will have better chances of winning the title.<\/p>\n
He has scored 13 goals and provided 2 assists this season.<\/p>\n
Inaki Williams<\/strong><\/p>\nInaki Williams just like Kudus is in the form of his life for his club, Athletic Club.<\/p>\n
Inaki had a World Cup to forget in 2022 and would want to make amends with the AFCON. This is his first tournament and he would want to turn up and make it count.<\/p>\n
He has 8 goals and 2 assists this season.<\/p>\n
Majeed Ashimeru<\/strong><\/p>\nMajeed Ashimeru has shown in the last few matches he has played for the\u00a0Black Stars, that he is one of the most influential players in midfield.<\/p>\n
He makes the team tick in possession and also brings the creative spark which is usually missed in his absence.<\/p>\n
Mohammed Salisu<\/strong><\/p>\nMohammed Salisu\u00a0is the most reliable center-back in the team. His ability to win duels and tackles, his passing ability, and his positional awareness provide the team with the shield they need at the back.<\/p>\n
His distinctive qualities set him apart from the options available.<\/p>\n
Joseph Paintsil<\/strong><\/p>\nJoseph Paintsil is one of the forwards the\u00a0Black Stars\u00a0can count on for goals. He heads to the tournament with 9 goals and 5 assists this season.<\/p>\n
He has the pace to burn and a lot of skills to win games for Ghana. He could be Ghana\u2019s go-to person to run down defenders and create chances.<\/p>\n
EE\/EK<\/p>\n
Source:\u00a0<\/strong>www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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