The Black Stars will engage the North African side in the first of two friendlies lined up for this month. Speaking to the GFA media channel ahead of the game, Akonnor said that he has done a comprehensive analysis of his opponents. CK Akonnor also admitted Ghana’s preparation for the game has been far from ideal with players joining camp as and when they arrived from Europe. Tactically, we have done some good work, which we believe will work for us if we are able to assess the opponents correctly. The Black Stars will engage Ivory Coast in another friendly at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Saturday, June 12, 2021.