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Afcon 2021: Former Ghana defender Paintsil expresses strong faith in Black Stars after group stage draw

The former Fulham right-back assesses his nation's chances at the upcoming continental championship

Former Ghana international John Paintsil is upbeat about the Black Stars' chances of making it out of the group stage of the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament but warns against complacency.

The four-time African champions have been pitted against Morocco, Gabon and Comoros in Group C in a draw conducted on Tuesday.

Only the top two teams at the end of the group stage secure automatic qualification for the knockout stage.

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