In a highly anticipated showdown, Ghana, a four-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion, is set to reignite their historic rivalry with Egypt, the most successful team on the continent with seven AFCON trophies to their name. Egypt’s last triumph in the tournament was a decade ago in 2010 when they secured a nervy victory over Ghana in the final held in Angola. With Liverpool star Mohamed Salah leading the charge, Egypt enters the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast with a sense of confidence and determination after making it to the final in the previous edition.
Ghana faces a challenging path in Group B, where they will contend with Cape Verde and Mozambique, promising an exciting and intense journey to the championship. The 2023 AFCON is scheduled to kick off on January 13, 2024, with the final match slated for February 11, 2024.
During the qualification stage, the Black Stars encountered their fair share of struggles but managed to top their group, edging out Angola, the Central African Republic, and Madagascar. Eager to make amends for their disappointing performance in the 2021 AFCON held in Cameroon, where they were eliminated in the group stage, Ghana is determined to leave a stronger impression on the AFCON stage this time. Football fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the clash between these two football powerhouses in what promises to be a thrilling tournament.
