To be a supporter of the Ghanaian football team over the last four decades is to be familiar with sorrow and acquainted with grief.
Four-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners Ghana have endured a barren period of 40 years since their last tournament victory in 1982, agonisingly falling short at the final hurdle on three occasions - twice on penalties - during that time.
But this year could be different. The Black Stars have Milovan Rajevac - the coach who led them to the World Cup quarter-finals in 2010 - in charge, Premier League stars like Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew in their side, and fans hope once again.