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[caption id="attachment_950243" align="alignnone" width="1024"] PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 02: Heldon Ramos (L) of Cape Verde Islands and Harrison Afful of Ghana during the 2013 African Cup of Nations Quarter Final 1 match between Ghana and Cape Verde Islands from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on February 02, 2013 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images)[/caption]
In a highly anticipated draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Black Stars of Ghana found themselves positioned in Group B alongside formidable opponents: Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique.
As the tournament gears up to unfold on the fields of Ivory Coast, Ghana's national team, led by the experienced Andre Ayew, is set to face a series of challenges from these adept footballing nations.
Here, we delve into some key facts about Ghana's Group B rivals, shedding light on what promises to be an electrifying showdown in this prestigious continental tournament.
Egypt qualified on 14 June 2023, the Pharaohs have made 26 appearances, and their previous best performances (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010). Egypt's last appearance was in 2021. Egypt first participated in the first Africa Cup of Nations tournament in 1957.
Cape Verde qualified on 18 June 2023, the Blue Sharks have made four appearances, and their previous best performance the quarter-finals (2013). Cape Verde's last appearance was in 2021. Cape Verde qualified for the 2013 African Cup of Nations their first.
Mozambique qualified on 9 September 2023, the Mambas have made five appearances, and their previous best performances the group stage (1986, 1996, 1998, 2010). Mozambique's last appearance was in 2010. Mozambique qualified for its first Africa Cup of Nations in 1986.
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the 2023 AFCON or CAN 2023 will be held from 13 January to 11 February 2024. 24 countries will compete for the trophy in six venues.
In a highly anticipated draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Black Stars of Ghana found themselves positioned in Group B alongside formidable opponents: Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique.
As the tournament gears up to unfold on the fields of Ivory Coast, Ghana's national team, led by the experienced Andre Ayew, is set to face a series of challenges from these adept footballing nations.
Here, we delve into some key facts about Ghana's Group B rivals, shedding light on what promises to be an electrifying showdown in this prestigious continental tournament.
Egypt qualified on 14 June 2023, the Pharaohs have made 26 appearances, and their previous best performances (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010). Egypt's last appearance was in 2021. Egypt first participated in the first Africa Cup of Nations tournament in 1957.
Cape Verde qualified on 18 June 2023, the Blue Sharks have made four appearances, and their previous best performance the quarter-finals (2013). Cape Verde's last appearance was in 2021. Cape Verde qualified for the 2013 African Cup of Nations their first.
Mozambique qualified on 9 September 2023, the Mambas have made five appearances, and their previous best performances the group stage (1986, 1996, 1998, 2010). Mozambique's last appearance was in 2010. Mozambique qualified for its first Africa Cup of Nations in 1986.
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the 2023 AFCON or CAN 2023 will be held from 13 January to 11 February 2024. 24 countries will compete for the trophy in six venues.