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Ghana coach Chris Hughton is anticipating a very tough test when they face Egypt at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast.
The West African powerhouse were drawn in Group B record AFCON holders, Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique during the draw in Ivory Coast on Thursday night.
In an interview, the former Premier League manager admitted the North African country is a tough opposition in the group.
"Egypt are a very experienced side, very experienced AFCON campaigners and I think they have more wins than any other country. For sure, they are very tough opposition."
"But of course, it is a competition and we are very much looking forward to playing against certainly one of the best teams on the African continent at this particular moment."
The gaffer also added that he has very little information about Ghana's other two opponents.
"And of course, Mozambique and Cape Verde, are two teams that I don’t know so much about. However, we will do all of our homework, over these coming months, [and] watch their games from now, and before the tournament starts," he added.
"But I think whenever a group comes out, you always think that it could have been better for us, and could have been worse for us."
It is worthy to also note that the Pharaohs of Egypt defeated Ghana 1-0 to clinch the 2010 AFCON title in Angola.
The 34th edition of AFCON is expected to take place from January 13 until February 11, 2024, with Ghana opening their account on January 14 against Cape Verde.
The Black Stars are currently in America where they are preparing for their two friendly games against Mexico and USA.
The West African powerhouse were drawn in Group B record AFCON holders, Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique during the draw in Ivory Coast on Thursday night.
In an interview, the former Premier League manager admitted the North African country is a tough opposition in the group.
"Egypt are a very experienced side, very experienced AFCON campaigners and I think they have more wins than any other country. For sure, they are very tough opposition."
"But of course, it is a competition and we are very much looking forward to playing against certainly one of the best teams on the African continent at this particular moment."
The gaffer also added that he has very little information about Ghana's other two opponents.
"And of course, Mozambique and Cape Verde, are two teams that I don’t know so much about. However, we will do all of our homework, over these coming months, [and] watch their games from now, and before the tournament starts," he added.
"But I think whenever a group comes out, you always think that it could have been better for us, and could have been worse for us."
It is worthy to also note that the Pharaohs of Egypt defeated Ghana 1-0 to clinch the 2010 AFCON title in Angola.
The 34th edition of AFCON is expected to take place from January 13 until February 11, 2024, with Ghana opening their account on January 14 against Cape Verde.
The Black Stars are currently in America where they are preparing for their two friendly games against Mexico and USA.