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U23 Afcon: Ghana's only objective is the Olympics - Tanko

Ghana coach Ibrahim Tanko has stated his outfit are not lost on the battle ahead as the 2019 Africa U23 Cup of Nations (Afcon) beckons.

The Black Meteors are set for their first-ever appearance at the continental gathering where they have been pitted against hosts Egypt, Mali and Cameroon in Group A.

The championship, which runs between November 8-22, will determine Africa's three representatives for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan.

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“We have only one mindset and that is making it to the Olympics," Tanko said ahead of their departure for Egypt on Monday, as reported by Citisportsonline.