Title contenders Ghana arrived in Gabon for the 2012 African Cup of Nations on Friday night amid confidence that they can win the title.
The Black Stars touched down in the capital Libreville before transferring to its base in the country’s second city, Franceville.
All the 23 players selected for the tournament were met on arrival by officials of the Local Organising Committee.
They are expected to plunge into full scale training on Saturday before they play their first game on Tuesday against Botswana.
Ghana plays underdog and debutante Botswana in its opening match in Group D on Tuesday before tougher tests against Mali and Guinea, all at Stade de Franceville.
Coach Goran Stevanovic’s team, which has been tipped as the strongest challenger to favorite Ivory Coast, completed its preparations with a 2-0 win over South African club side Platinum Stars on Wednesday.
Ghana is a four-time African Cup winner but hasn’t claimed a continental title for 30 years.
Niger also arrived in Libreville on Friday ahead of its first game against co-host Gabon in Group C.