Boasting an array of thrilling expertise, coupled with the invaluable expertise of its extra seasoned campaigners, subsequent month’s TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 may probably be the 12 months the Black Stars shine vibrant on the continent.
The red-hot Mohammed Kudus and Ernest Nuamah actually stand out when pondering of the thrilling expertise obtainable for Ghana whereas the likes of Thomas Partey and the ever-green Andre Ayew will likely be immense in bringing stability to the squad.
- Ghana are in Group B with Cape Verde, Egypt and Mozambique
- The Black Stars will likely be searching for a fifth continental trophy
- Thrilling expertise raring to go for the Black Stars, together with attacking sensation, Mohammed Kudus
Ghana’s matches in Group B
14 January
Ghana – Cape Verde: 20h00 GMT, Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan
18 January
Egypt – Ghana: 20h00 GMT, Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan
22 January
Mozambique – Ghana: 20h00 GMT, Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium, Abidjan
How Ghana certified:
Jostled all through the qualifiers however ultimately secured their ticket to Cote d’Ivoire after overcoming the Central African Republic 2-1 on the final day of the qualifiers to complete high of Group E.
The Black Stars are heading to their twenty fourth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations look.
Participant to look at: Mohammed Kudus
A product of the Proper to Dream Academy, Mohammed Kudus is surely one of many key gamers for Ghana. With 6 objectives scored in 15 membership matches, the Accra native is getting ready to take part in his second TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
Harmful coming in from the wing however may also play as a false 9, Kudus – if not effectively deliberate for, will likely be an issue for defenders in Cote d’Ivoire as he has over the previous few years in membership soccer.
The coach: Chris Hughton
Of Irish origin, Chris Hughton was named Ghana coach in February 2023, just a few weeks after the Black Stars had been eradicated within the first spherical of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
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After having managed English groups similar to Tottenham, Newcastle and Nottingham, the tactician is getting ready for his first TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations. With Hughton on the helm, Ghana provides a really stable sport defensively. In reality, the Black Star concede only a few objectives. A fan of the 4-3-3, the tactician depends on quick wingers who’re fast in assault.
Ghana’s Earlier TotalEnergies AFCON performances:
1963: Winner
1965: Winner
1968: Finalist
1970: Finalist
1978: Winner
1982: Winner
1992: Finalist
1994: Quarter-finalist
1996: Fourth
2000: Quarter-finalist
2002: Quarter-finalist
2008: Third
2010: Finalist
2012: Fourth
2013: Fourth
2015: Finalist
2017: Fourth
2019: Eighth finalist
2021: 1st spherical
