After a long absence on the international scene, Charles Taylor is relishing another great moment with the Black Stars in the maiden Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) which kicks of this weekend at the Ivorian capital of Abidjan.
The Hearts talisman whose appearance in the Blacks Stars jersey was some five years ago when he captained the team to beat Rwanda 4-1 in a World Cup qualifier has shown glimpses of his old form in the team’s two friendly appearances since the team began camping at the harbour city.
Injuries and Taylor’s own actions have conspired to deny him a regular place in the senior national team in the past years.
Taylor who has been a regular figure in the local Black Stars work-outs at the Sekondi camp has declared that this maiden CHAN was another great moment in waiting for Ghana football and a personal one in his quest to revive his career.
The former goal king who has recovered from an injury he sustained in the first game of the Premier League has often attracted the crowds with his magic and appears to have laid claim on the left wing position.
“We are aware of the task ahead of us, and the trust Ghanaians have reposed in us, and we will not let the nation down. It is a national call and we are up to the task,” he told the Graphic Sports last Wednesday after a hectic work-out.
“With the level of training we have had so far, the team spirit in camp, and God on our side, we will make history in this tournament”, he said.
He said the team will draw inspiration from the exploits of the Black Satellites which recently won the Africa Youth Championship in Rwanda to make Ghana proud.
Taylor was very modest in his expectations saying, “football is no longer for the strong and known football nations, because any of the nations could surprise us and we need the prayers of all Ghanaians to maintain the high team spirit during the tournament”.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko’s enterprising player, Samuel Inkoom, also expressed his readiness for the battle with a repeat of his explosive performance in the Africa Youth Championship.
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