Former Black Stars striker, Nii Odartey Lamptey is very optimistic Ghana will perform well at the 2023 AFCON if they are able to regroup early and prepare themselves adequately well for the competition.
Federation International Football Association (FIFA) have imposed a fine of $5800 on Ghana following the invasion of pitch in their game against Madagascar last month.
Ghana Premier League side Accra Hearts of Oak have pulled out of their bid to sign goalkeeper Kwame Baah, kickgh.com understands.
Ghana's Black Stars will kick off their TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023 preparations by assembling in Johannesburg next week.
The four-time champions will meet on December 31st to begin a 10-day camp in South Africa ahead of next month's finals in Cote d'Ivoire, the Ghana FA has announced.
Ghana face a solitary warm-up friendly against Botswana on January 8th before travelling to Abidjan two days later.
Black Stars Coach Chris Hughton confirmed training sessions at the Johannesburg camp will be closed to the media and public.
Hughton's side have been drawn in a tricky Group B alongside giants Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique.
They open their campaign against Cape Verde on January 14th in a rematch of their World Cup playoff earlier this year.
Ghana then take on record seven-time Afcon winners Egypt on January 18th in a titanic clash between two of the continent's heavyweights.
The Black Stars conclude their group matches versus Mozambique on January 22nd.
Hughton is expected to name a strong squad including the likes of Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey and West Ham star Mohammed Kudus.
Captain Andre Ayew will lead the squad as he looks to inspire Ghana to a first AFCON triumph since 1982.
With a total of four titles, Ghana are seeking to close the gap on Egypt and Cameroon's record tally of five AFCON wins.
After the heartbreak of their 2022 World Cup group stage exit, Ghana are out to make amends on the international stage in Cote d'Ivoire.
But with tricky group opponents, Hughton knows his squad face a stern test if they are to advance deep into the tournament.
The manager will hope a focused Johannesburg training camp can help Ghana find their best form before the Afcon begins.
With Ayew, Partey and others on board, Ghana still possess the undeniable quality to conquer Africa again 40 years on from their last success.
Egypt is set to participate in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations for the 26th time making it the team with the highest number of appearances.
Egypt will participate in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations for the 26th time in its history
The Pharaohs are in Group B alongside Mozambique, Ghana, and Cape Verde.
Egypt holds the record for the most titles won with SEVEN trophies in its cabinet
The Pharaohs hold the record for the most titles won in Africa's flagship football cxompetition with seven final triumphs.
Egypt also holds the record for hosting the tournament more times than any other country, having staged the event five times, with the latest being in 2019.
The Egyptian national team, the runner-up in the last edition in 2021, aims to reclaim continental glory and return to the winner's podium, which it hasn't reached since the 2010 edition in Angola.
The seven-time winners have been placed in Grpup B to face Mozambique, Ghana, and Cape Verde.
January 14, 2024
- Egypt vs. Mozambique at 17:00 GMT, Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.
January 18, 2024
- Egypt vs. Ghana at 20:00 GMT, Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.
January 22, 2024
- Cape Verde vs. Egypt at 20:00 GMT, Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.
The Egyptian national team finished top of Group D of the qualifiers, accumulating 15 points from winning 5 matches and losing one match. The defeat occurred in the away match against Ethiopia in the second round. Egypt's attack scored a total of 10 goals, while its defence conceded only three goals.
Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, who plays for Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga, is one of the key players to watch in Cote d'Ivoire. The 24-year-old, known for his versatility as a left-winger and a striker, possesses speed, excellent dribbling skills, and the ability to easily penetrate the opponent's defence. Marmoush aims to showcase his technical abilities during the competition and demonstrate his goal-scoring prowess.
The Egyptian Football Association appointed Portuguese coach Rui Vitoria as the head coach of the national team in July 2022. The 53-year-old coach seeks to lead the Egyptian team to its eighth continental title, especially after reaching the final as the runner-up in the previous edition in 2021. Vitoria's coaching style emphasises intense pressure and direct attacking play, particularly in the first half, while focusing on defensive solidity and counter-attacks in the second half.
- 1957: Champion
- 1959: Champion
- 1962: Runner-up
- 1963: Bronze Medal
- 1970: Bronze Medal
- 1972: Did not qualify
- 1974: Bronze Medal
- 1980: Fourth Place
- 1984: Fourth Place
- 1986: Champion
- 1988: Group Stage
- 1990: Group Stage
- 1992: Group Stage
- 1994: Quarter-finals
- 1996: Quarter-finals
- 1998: Champion
- 2000: Quarter-finals
- 2002: Quarter-finals
- 2004: Group Stage
- 2006: Champion
- 2008: Champion
- 2010: Champion
- 2012: Did not qualify
- 2013: Did not qualify
- 2015: Did not qualify
- 2017: Runner-up
- 2019: Round of 16
- 2021: Runner-up
