DIRECT. Egypt – Ghana: follow the match

20:36 – The composition of Egypt

To face Ghana, the Egyptian coach has not made any revolution and will rely on a 4-2-3-1 team with Mohamed alone at the forefront. He will be supported by the trident formed by Ashour, Marmoush and Salah. In recovery, we find Elneny and Fathi. Behind, the axis will be guarded by Abdelmonem and Hegazi. Hamdi will occupy the left flank and Kamal the right.

20:35 – Dummies galore

Egypt has not won a match in regulation time at the CAN since its last group match against Sudan (1-0, goal from Abdelmonem). Since then, the Pharaohs have beaten Morocco after extra time (2-1 after) and conceded four draws.

8:30 p.m. – Five in a row

Beaten by Cape Verde, Ghana remains on a series of five unsuccessful matches in the African Cup of Nations (2 draws and 3 defeats). The last Ghanaian victory in the competition dates back to July 2, 2019 against Guinea-Bissau (2-0).

20:25 – Previous four

Four times, Egypt and Ghana have met in the African Cup of Nations. The Egyptians won the last two in 2017 (1-0) and in the final in 2010 (1-0). The only Ghanaian victory in the competition against the Pharaohs dates back to 1992 (1-0).

20:20 – A more porous defense?

Finalist of the last edition, Egypt shone in Cameroon with its mental resources and defensive solidity, conceding only two goals throughout the competition. A total that Salah and his partners have already reached this year.

20:15 – Surprised by Cape Verde

Ghana had considered a different start than this. Indeed, the Black Stars distinguished themselves by being the first major team to bite the dust. Trailing from the 17th minute and a goal from Monteiro, they believed they could win after Djiku’s equalizer (56th) but ended up giving in in added time (Rodrigues, 90+2).

20:10 – Saved by Salah

For its entry into the competition, Egypt did not manage to do better than a draw against Mozambique (2-2). If Mohamed had launched his team perfectly, Salah had to convert a penalty at the end of added time to grab a point, Mozambique having turned the situation around in three minutes before the hour mark through Witi and Bauque.

20:05 – Act XXIII

Egypt and Ghana find themselves face to face for the 23rd time in their common history since 1964. For now, the statistical advantage is with the Pharaohs with 10 wins against 6 for the Black Stars, for 6 draws.

8:00 p.m. – Welcome

Good evening everyone and welcome to follow the match of the 2nd day of Group B of the African Cup of Nations. Beaten by Cape Verde at the start, Ghana must recover against Egypt.