The Black Stars have intensified their training ahead of the 2019 AFCON in Abu Dhabi.

Coach Akwasi Appiah took his players through a very intensive drills today at their training base in Abu Dhabi.

The team led by Andre Ayew have been going through short sprinting exercises and cones work.

The team had gym and beach workout earlier today.

Coach Kwesi Appiah together with his 24 team players are waiting for the rest to arrive on Wednesday.

Jonathan Mensah, Afriyie Acquah, Ebenezer Ofori, Mubarak Wakaso and Richard Ofori are yet to arrive in Abu Dhabi.

Ghana is optimistic of winning the 5th Afcon trophy after 37 years and Coach Kwasi Appiah is expected to lead the team to victory.

The team has been drawn in group F alongside champions Cameroon, Guinea Bissau and Benin.

The African cup of nations is expected to start on 21 June and end on 19 July 2019.