Ghanas consular to Swaziland in the southern Africa region, Hon kobla Quashie has tipped the Black Stars of Ghana as the number one favourites to lift the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations title.

Quashie, , who have spent more than two decades in the southern African region, told media that in port Elizabetrh where Black stars will be based, the Black Stars are the clear-cut favourites with the measuring rod being their recent and past performances.

The Consular, , said the depth in quality of the Black Stars team ranks them above the other contenders and called on the players to work hard so as to get closer to Egypt , who have won the trophy seven times . The ever-confident Quarshie who loves the style of play of the Black stars added that most of the players in the Ghana team have matured.

The Ghanaian consular admits that the journey will not be smooth for the Black Stars, but noted that they have the ability to reach farthest with a little effort.

Meanwhile, the consular has set a final target for the black stars team who have won the trophy four times so far. From FRANK OBIMPEH Mallaya house manzini .0026876425674