By Efosa Taiwo

The Pharaohs of Egypt and the Black Stars of Ghana will square off in what is expected to be a cracker of a match in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Both sides had a disappointing start to the AFCON campaign with Egypt salvaging a draw in the last-minute of their opener against Mozambique; and Ghana getting shocked by the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde 2-1 to go bottom of Group B.

Both teams are desperate for the victory as it could significantly impact their chances of qualification to the next round. The high stakes involved is expected to bring out the best from them, making it a thrilling match to watch.

For Ghana, the motivation is high with West Ham on-form forward, Mohammed Kudus having recovered from a hamstring injury and set for a return for the Black Stars against the Pharaohs.

On the part of Egypt, they have a clean bill of fitness with all key players on the cards to face Ghana and pick up their first and important win yet of the campaign.

This will be the fifth CAF AFCON meeting between the two giants.

They have already faced each other three times in groups (1 victory each, a draw and 2 goals on both sides) as well as once in the final which was won by Egypt in 2010 (1-0).

Date, kick-off time and venue – Ghana vs Egypt

Egypt vs Ghana is scheduled for an 9pm Nigeria time on Thursday January 18, 2024.

The match will take place at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

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