AFCON 2023: Ghana’s Black Stars Arrive in Abidjan Rocking Traditional Kente Cloth
- The Black Stars arrived in Ivory Coast for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, showcasing their cultural pride by wearing traditional kente attire upon landing
- The entire squad, including 27 players and the technical team, departed from Kumasi in white kaftans before making a stylish entrance in kente and slippers
- Positioned in Group B alongside Cape Verde, Egypt, and Mozambique, the Black Stars are set to commence their AFCON campaign against Cape Verde on January 14
The Ghanaian national football team, Black Stars, made a stylish and culturally significant entrance as they touched down in Ivory Coast on Wednesday afternoon for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The team sported elegant white kaftans when leaving Kumasi, but upon their arrival at the airport in Ivory Coast, they embraced their cultural heritage by donning the traditional kente and slippers.
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The Ghanaian contingent, consisting of all 27 players and the technical team, appeared strikingly in the vibrant and symbolic kente fabric paired with traditional slippers.
The journey began earlier in the day when Chris Hughton's side bid farewell to Kumasi after wrapping up their preparations with a farewell dinner on Tuesday.
Drawn into Group B for the AFCON, Ghana Black Stars will be pitted against formidable opponents, including Cape Verde, Egypt, and Mozambique.
The Black Stars are set to kick off their campaign with a highly anticipated match against Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14.
Netizens react to the Ghanaian fashion choice
Legit.ng has compiled some of the comments social media users made about the Black Stars style that has gotten many talking.
Nana Ofosu Gyeabour Emmanuel said:
"Beautiful but they'll definitely come and quote millions of dollars for this Kente cloth undoubtedly. Best wishes to the team, we know the outcome already but we're just sitting on hope chairs for a "miracle" to happen"
Aseda Beaconlight commented:
'"his is super beautiful. Our rich culture in display. Go go Black Stars"
Aroid Stone said:
I don't want to see jeans when they are going back
Super eagle touch down at Côte d'Ivoire for AFCON
In another story, the Nigerian national football team has touched down in Côte d'Ivoire ahead of the impending AFCON scheduled to begin on January 13.
The star-studded Super Eagles team, much like the players from the Ghanaian national team, donned traditional home-made attire as they arrived in the host nation for the continental competition.
The team departed Nigeria without the in-form Bayern Leverkusen's Victor Boniface after he sustained an injury during a friendly game.
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