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Argentina will play against the Black Stars of Ghana in March as initially scheduled to be, Footballghana.com can report.
The 2022 World Cup winners are said to have made a U-turn regarding their plans to play Ghana in an international friendly two months’ time.
The South American giants have decided to engage 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinalists, Nigeria and Ivory Coast instead
Earlier reports in the media suggested Argentina had agreed to play the Black Stars on March 26 in Beijing, China.
But it is said Argentina have made changes to their plans and has now decided to play Ghana’s West Africa opponents, Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
Nigeria defeated Cameroon 2-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the AFCON on Saturday whiles Ivory Coast progressed to the last eight on penalties against defending champions Senegal after 1-1 draw.
Argentina boast a strong record against Nigeria, having emerged victorious in three of their five encounters. The Super Eagles, however, have won the remaining two matches. Additionally, Argentina have enjoyed success against Ivory Coast, winning both of their previous meetings with the Elephants.
While Nigeria and Ivory Coast are excelling in the ongoing AFCON, Ghana are in search of a new coach after firing coach Chris Hughton as a result of the team's shock early exit from the tournament in Ivory Coast.
The 2022 World Cup winners are said to have made a U-turn regarding their plans to play Ghana in an international friendly two months’ time.
The South American giants have decided to engage 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinalists, Nigeria and Ivory Coast instead
Earlier reports in the media suggested Argentina had agreed to play the Black Stars on March 26 in Beijing, China.
But it is said Argentina have made changes to their plans and has now decided to play Ghana’s West Africa opponents, Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
Nigeria defeated Cameroon 2-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the AFCON on Saturday whiles Ivory Coast progressed to the last eight on penalties against defending champions Senegal after 1-1 draw.
Argentina boast a strong record against Nigeria, having emerged victorious in three of their five encounters. The Super Eagles, however, have won the remaining two matches. Additionally, Argentina have enjoyed success against Ivory Coast, winning both of their previous meetings with the Elephants.
While Nigeria and Ivory Coast are excelling in the ongoing AFCON, Ghana are in search of a new coach after firing coach Chris Hughton as a result of the team's shock early exit from the tournament in Ivory Coast.