The delegation also presented the team with water and soft drinks to support the players as they geared up for the important clash. Welcoming the delegation, Chairman of the Black Satellites Management Committee, Alhaji Abu-Hassan Mahamadu (Rhyzo), expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Ambassador for taking time out of his schedule to personally encourage the team. The Black Satellites face Burkina Faso later on Thursday in a must-win encounter following their opening defeat to defending champions Nigeria. Victory would significantly revive Ghana's hopes of progressing to the knockout stage before the team concludes its Group B campaign against Togo on Sunday. Kick-off for Thursday's highly anticipated West African derby is scheduled for 18:00 GMT (6pm local time) at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium, where the Black Satellites will be aiming to produce a strong response and get their campaign back on track.