Ghana skipper Mumuni Shafiu believes the Black Stars are among the favourites to win this year's Wafu Cup of Nations in Senegal.
The most successful team in the history of the competition with two titles, Maxwell Konadu's outfit are hoping to defend their cup won on home soil in 2017.
They begin their quest for a third trophy with a clash with Gambia at Stade Lat-Dior in Thies on Tuesday.
“We are well and self motivated coming into this Wafu [tournament], we'll make sure to maintain our champions status," Shafiu, who plays club football for Ashanti Gold said, he said as reported by Footballghana.