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Afcon winner Polo: Our 1978 style can win Ghana the World Cup

Ghana's 1978 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) winner Mohammed Polo backs Black Stars coach CK Akonnor's plans to model his current side after the continental conquering set-up.

Akonnor has revealed he intends to "slightly modify" the style of the team that beat Uganda in the final to win the third of the West Africans' four titles.

Polo was a member of the victorious squad, ending the tournament with a goal to his name.

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“That [style] is the real brand of Ghana football; we call it ‘Agoro’. There were quality players in that squad," the 63-year-old told Asempa FM.