Coach of the Black Satellites, Desmond Offei, has made a confident statement ahead of the Africa Games.

Ghana's U20 team is set to begin their campaign on Friday against Congo in Group A at the Accra Sports Stadium, followed by matches against The Gambia and Benin.

Despite Ghana's recent struggles at youth tournaments, failing to qualify for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations since 2021, Offei expressed his team's hunger and readiness to perform for the nation at the Africa Games.

"There’s no pressure. We are fully prepared and we really have a good squad and the boys are ready and hungry so we don’t feel any pressure," he said at the pre-match presser.

"Our motivation is that we are the host country and that’s enough motivation for us. Secondly, we are Ghana, we are very hungry and ready to deliver. We just have to showcase our abilities and represent the country as best as we can," he added.

In the group's other game, Benin will face the Gambia on Friday.