5 reasons Ghana can win the AFCON 2017

Modified Jan 06, 2017 05:24 GMT

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 02: Wakaso Mubarak of Gana celebrates scoring a penalty with tean-mates during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-Final match between Ghana and Cape Verde at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on February 2, 2013 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) — Ghana have ended runners-up five times in recent tournaments.

#4 Manager Avram Grant

WIGAN, ENGLAND - MAY 15: West Ham United Manager Avram Grant looks on prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and West Ham United at the DW Stadium on May 15, 2011 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) — Avram Grant has had plenty of time to get to know & shape his squad.

Appointed in 2014, the familiar Grant – from his Chelsea spell – is among the longest reigning managers at this tournament and will be hoping to push his team one step further in this tournament than he did at the first time of asking.

The 61-year-old is a highly experienced manager who is very familiar with the strengths & weaknesses of his squad – and this is where the longevity of his reign could give Ghana an edge. The squad is brimming with a fresh injection of talent in addition to the old stalwarts and how he utilises them might make the vital difference.

Edited by Staff Editor