Nigeria Legend Odegbami Tips Ghana

Ex Nigeria international Shegun Odegbami believes the Black Stars will be a �difficult� side to beat at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. The 60-year-old, popularly known for his precise crossing and sharp shooting which earned the nickname �mathematical� during his playing days, is adamant Ghana has the right materials to end a 30-year wait for an African titles. �Ghana have had through the decade some of the best and most colourful players in the history of African football and I have always sung praises for them through the generations,� he told Takoradi-based Melody FM. �Since then Ghana has kept on the tradition. There was a short period during which Ghana lost its direction but they are back on track now and I am very glad for them. �I am even actually prediction that Ghana will be one of the most difficult teams to play against in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea and I hope they can do the West African region proud by winning the championship.� The Black Stars, drawn in Group D, open their Nations Cup account with a game against debutants Botswana on January 24 before rounding up its group campaign with games against Mali and Guinea.