Black Meteors head coach Ibrahim Tanko says though they will welcome qualification to the 2024 Olympic Games, the target of the team is to try and win the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ghan is expected to leave Accra for Egypt on Monday, June 12, to continue their preparations ahead of the tournament which starts on June 24 in Morocco.
The Black Meteors are pitched against Morocco, Congo and Guinea in Group A following their qualification at the expense of Algeria.
While most Ghanaians are hoping the team will prioritise a spot in the final three to help them earn a spot at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the gaffer of the team says they will also not shy away from the opportunity to lay their hands on the ultimate.
"The last time we were at the AFCON, we were all disappointed because we were one penalty away from qualifying for the Olympic Games," he told Asempa FM.
"This time around, I am confident we had quality players during the qualifiers we played. We are one of the eight teams that could win the trophy.
"If we qualify [for the Olympics] it's good but we will still try to win the cup."
Ghana's football team last played at the Olmpic Games durin g the 2004 edition which was held in Anthens, Greece, where the team suffered a group stage exit despite picking up four points from three games.
Tanko named a provisional 29-man squad to leave for Egypt with eight players set to be dropped before the start of the competition.
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