In a media interaction ahead of Ghana’s Group B opener against Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations Cote D’Ivoire 2023, Captain Andre Ayew shared insights into his eighth AFCON tournament, his ambitions with the Black Stars, and reflections on Ghana’s World Cup performance in Qatar. The Le Havre forward, with 115 appearances and 24 goals since his debut in 2007, expressed the team’s dedication, the significance of the AFCON, and his lifelong dream of lifting the trophy for Ghana. Ayew emphasized the unpredictable nature of the tournament and the squad’s determination to take it game by game.