2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Chris Hughton to lead Ghana to end 41-year AFCON trophy drought after discovering group opponents

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Chris Hughton will hope to end the country's 41-year Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast next year.

The Irish-born coach led the Black Stars to qualify for Africa's prestigious tournament after replacing Otto Addo as the head coach of the side.

Ghana finished as group winners with 12 points.

However, on Thursday, October 12, in Abidjan, the Black Stars discovered their group opponents for the tournament.

Ghana have been housed in Group B alongside seven-time champions, Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique.

Having come close of ending the trophy drought in 1992, 2010 and 2015, Hughton, who is a former Newcastle United and Brighton coach will hope to lead the team to win the envious trophy in Ivory Coast next year.

The 34th edition of the tournament, which Ivory Coast will host for the second time after the previous time was in 1984, will take place between January 13 and February 11, 2024.

Below is the full draw:

Group A

• Ivory Coast

• Nigeria

• Equatorial Guinea

• Guinea-Bissau

Group B

• Egypt

• Ghana

• Cape Verde

• Mozambique

Group C

• Senegal

• Cameroon

• Guinea

• Gambia

Group D

• Algeria

• Burkina Faso

• Mauritania

• Angola

Group E

• Tunisia

• Mali

• South Africa

• Namibia

Group F

• Morocco

• DR Congo

• Zambia

• Tanzania