Egypt will square off against Ghana at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in their second group-stage match of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 (AFCON) on Thursday.

Egypt, the runners-up from the previous edition and record champions, did not have the start they were hoping for to the tournament as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Mozambique in their campaign opener.


They took the lead in the second minute thanks to Mostafa Mohamed's goal, assisted by in-form forward Mohamed Salah. Mozambique returned with vigor after the break and overturned the deficit as they scored twice in three minutes in the second half.

The seven-time winners got a lucky break late in the match as they were awarded a penalty in injury time. Salah made no mistakes in converting from the spot as he rescued a point for his team.

Ghana, four-time champions in the competition, lost 2-1 to Cape Verde, in what can be considered an upset in this edition of the AFCON. Alexander Djiku equalized for them in the 56th minute thanks to Jordan Ayew's assist but Garry Rodrigues bagged an injury-time winner for Cape Verde.

This is a must-win match for Ghana while the 2021 runners-up also need a win to ensure a top-two finish in the Group B table.

aremubabs:
Ghana might beat Egypt o.



The Black Stars don't take matches against Nigeria or Egypt lightly. It is always a do-or-die affair for them.

Elsudani2:


Egypt will win hands down

MyExpression:
Mehn!
Just like Nigeria, everything is at stake.
If Ghana/Egypt or Nigeria lose today...we're all bowing out in shame.
Bad for Nigeria or Egypt, if they get another draw. ...but worse for Ghana to lose or draw.
This evening will be bloody in Cotè d'voire. Everyone's playing for PRIDE, not for fun. #AFCON2023

dominique:
Egypt still dey vex with that Mozambique draw
Ghana still dey vex from that Cape Verde win.
Make both of them show each other premium shege, e no consign me. My Eagles are clear!💃💃💃

OralB:
Egypt should please lose or highest draw. Salah needs to return to where he belongs.
LFC

Brimstone77:
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If mozambique can press egypt that way in their first match I believe ghana also stand a chance!!


I'm rooting for my fellow west african!!


Ghana will come out triumphantly!!!!!!!!

Elsudani2:


Egypt will win hands down

Ekaka14:
Ghana should get nothing less than a draw from this, afterwards they can come borrow calculators from Nigeria